Pork prices today, April 21st: Central Vietnam reaches 69,000 VND/kg.
On April 21st, live pig prices showed a widespread upward trend from the South to the Central region, with the highest price reaching 69,000 VND/kg in many key localities.
The live pig market on April 21st recorded positive developments as high prices were no longer confined to the South but began to spread to the Central and Central Highlands regions. Currently, a peak price of 69,000 VND/kg has appeared in both of these areas, while the Northern market continues to maintain stability.
Reference price list for live pigs in various regions on April 21st.
| Area | Common price (VND/kg) | Representative localities |
|---|---|---|
| Southern | 67,000 - 69,000 | Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, Vinh Long |
| Central Vietnam - Central Highlands | 63,000 - 69,000 | Lam Dong, Dak Lak, Thanh Hoa |
| North | 63,000 - 66,000 | Hung Yen, Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong |
The South maintains its leading position in the market.
The southern region continues to maintain high prices across a wide area. Key livestock-producing localities such as Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, Dong Thap, Vinh Long, and Ho Chi Minh City still maintain a price of 69,000 VND/kg. This region plays a leading role in shaping the price trend nationwide.
In other localities in the region, prices are also quite high. Ca Mau is currently maintaining a price of 68,000 VND/kg. The two major cities of An Giang and Can Tho are stable at 67,000 VND/kg. Overall, the price level in the South is favorable for livestock farmers.
Central and Central Highlands regions set new price peaks.
The most notable point in today's trading session was the surge in the Central and Central Highlands regions. Specifically, in Lam Dong, the price of live pigs increased to 69,000 VND/kg, matching the highest price in the South. Dak Lak also maintained a high price of 68,000 VND/kg.
Localities such as Thanh Hoa, Gia Lai, and Khanh Hoa currently have prices reaching 65,000 VND/kg. Meanwhile, the group of provinces including Nghe An, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, and Quang Ngai commonly have prices at 64,000 VND/kg. The lowest price in the region is recorded in Ha Tinh at 63,000 VND/kg.
The market in the North is stable, trading sideways.
In contrast to the upward trend in the South and Central regions, the Northern market did not record any new price fluctuations. Hung Yen remains the locality with the highest pork price in the region at 66,000 VND/kg. Major cities such as Hanoi, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong maintained a price of 65,000 VND/kg.
Most other localities such as Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh, and Lao Cai maintained a price of 64,000 VND/kg. Lai Chau currently has the lowest price in the northern region, recorded at 63,000 VND/kg.
Analyzing and forecasting short-term trends.
According to market analysts, the upward price trend is showing signs of spreading thanks to stable consumer demand and not overly abundant supply. The appearance of a price of 69,000 VND/kg in the Central Highlands indicates a fairly optimistic market sentiment.
Forecasts indicate that in the coming days, pork prices may continue to adjust slightly upwards in some localities in Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands, narrowing the gap with the South. However, the overall market is unlikely to experience a significant breakthrough due to the current supply-demand balance remaining relatively stable.
