Pork prices today, May 29th: Slight decrease in the North, market fluctuates between 67,000 - 68,000 VND/kg.
Pork prices in the North continued to fall by 1,000 VND/kg in some localities, while in the Central and Southern regions, prices remained stable at 67,000 - 68,000 VND/kg.
On the morning of May 29th, the live pig market recorded a downward trend in the northern region, while other regions remained unchanged. Currently, the common trading price nationwide is maintained at around 67,000 - 68,000 VND/kg.
Northern Vietnam continues to decline in some localities.
In the northern region, live pig prices in Bac Ninh and Hung Yen both decreased by 1,000 VND/kg, bringing the purchase price down to 68,000 VND/kg. This is also the general price level in most provinces and cities in the region such as Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Hanoi, and Tuyen Quang. Lao Cai and Dien Bien currently maintain the lowest prices in the region at 67,000 VND/kg.
| Local | Price (VND/kg) | Fluctuation (VND) |
|---|---|---|
| Bac Ninh | 68,000 | -1,000 |
| Hung Yen | 68,000 | -1,000 |
| Lao Cai | 67,000 | But |
| Dien Bien | 67,000 | But |
| Hanoi | 68,000 | But |
| Thai Nguyen | 68,000 | But |
| Tuyen Quang | 68,000 | But |
The markets in Central Vietnam, the Central Highlands, and Southern Vietnam are calm.
In contrast to the North, the Central and Central Highlands markets did not record any price changes. The highest price in the region was 68,000 VND/kg, recorded in Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, and Lam Dong. The remaining localities such as Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, and Dak Lak maintained a price of 67,000 VND/kg.
In the South, live pig prices also remained largely stable. Traders in Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, Ho Chi Minh City, and Vinh Long are buying at 68,000 VND/kg. Other provinces such as Dong Thap, An Giang, Can Tho, and Ca Mau maintained prices at 67,000 VND/kg.
Authorities are taking decisive action to contain the African swine fever outbreak in Tuyen Quang.
Amidst market adjustments, disease prevention and control are receiving special attention from local authorities. According to VNA, African swine fever has appeared in 13 communes in Tuyen Quang province, including Trung Thinh commune.
In Trung Thinh Commune, the disease has broken out in 7 villages, affecting 10 livestock farming households, with a total of approximately 3,460 kg of pigs culled. Local authorities have urgently coordinated with the Xin Man Regional Veterinary Agency to collect samples for testing and organize the culling of the infected pigs. The commune has also allocated contingency funds to support farmers, while simultaneously implementing environmental disinfection and widespread vaccination.
The leaders of Tuyen Quang province have instructed local authorities to closely monitor the disease down to the village and household level, and to strictly handle cases of concealing outbreaks or selling sick pigs to prevent widespread transmission and ensure the stability of livestock farming.
