Pork prices today, April 20th: Northern Vietnam sees price increase to 66,000 VND, Southern Vietnam maintains peak at 69,000 VND.
The live pig market on April 20, 2026, recorded a slight increase in the North, reaching 66,000 VND/kg. The South continued to maintain its peak price of 69,000 VND/kg in many localities.
The live pig market on April 20, 2026, remained generally stable. However, some positive signs began to emerge in the North, while the South maintained its position as the market with the highest prices nationwide.
Southern Vietnam maintains a high price level of 69,000 VND/kg.
The southern region continues to lead the market with stable, high prices. Specifically, localities including Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, Dong Thap, Ho Chi Minh City, and Vinh Long all maintained a price of 69,000 VND/kg. This is currently the highest price recorded nationwide.
In other localities in the region, the price of live pigs fluctuates between 67,000 and 68,000 VND/kg. Specifically:
- Ca Mau:68,000 VND/kg.
- An Giang, Can Tho:67,000 VND/kg.
A new high point has emerged in Hung Yen province in Northern Vietnam.
The northern market saw notable fluctuations, with Hung Yen experiencing a slight increase to 66,000 VND/kg. This is the highest price in the region during today's trading session. Other major consumption centers such as Hanoi, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong remained stable at 65,000 VND/kg.
Most other localities such as Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Quang Ninh, and Ninh Binh maintain a price of 64,000 VND/kg. Lai Chau currently has the lowest price in the Northern region at 63,000 VND/kg.
Central and Central Highlands regions pass through
In Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands, pork prices remained unchanged compared to the previous session. Dak Lak and Lam Dong continued to be the two localities with the highest prices in the region at 68,000 VND/kg. The provinces of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and the areas from Quang Tri to Gia Lai, Da Nang, and Quang Ngai generally had prices around 64,000 VND/kg. Ha Tinh recorded a lower price of 63,000 VND/kg.
Detailed pork price list as of April 20, 2026
| Area | Highest price (VND/kg) | Representative localities |
|---|---|---|
| North | 66,000 | Hung Yen |
| Central Vietnam - Central Highlands | 68,000 | Dak Lak, Lam Dong |
| Southern | 69,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Tay Ninh |
Overall, the market is in a state of equilibrium between supply and demand. A slight increase in the North indicates that market sentiment is gradually improving. In the short term, live pig prices are forecast to remain stable, with possible localized slight increases in areas with high consumption demand.
