Pork prices today, March 31st: Widespread decrease, lowest price reaches 60,000 VND/kg.
On the morning of March 31st, live pig prices simultaneously decreased by 1,000 - 2,000 VND/kg in many localities nationwide. Notably, Cao Bang province has just recorded a new outbreak of African swine fever.
The domestic live pig market on the morning of March 31st recorded a widespread downward trend across all three regions. Following these adjustments, current trading prices fluctuate between 60,000 and 69,000 VND/kg. This development is occurring amidst intensified disease control measures in some localities after the detection of new outbreaks.
Northern markets saw a slight downward correction.
In the northern region, pork prices this morning recorded a decrease of 1,000 VND/kg in a number of localities including Cao Bang, Lang Son, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, Ninh Binh, Phu Tho and Hung Yen. The remaining provinces and cities showed no new price changes.
Currently, live pig prices in Northern Vietnam range from 62,000 to 63,000 VND/kg. Most localities maintain a price of 62,000 VND/kg, while the highest price in the region, 63,000 VND/kg, is recorded in Thai Nguyen, Quang Ninh, Hanoi, Dien Bien, and Son La.
| Local | Price (VND/kg) | Price fluctuation (VND/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Thai Nguyen, Quang Ninh, Hanoi, Dien Bien, Son La | 63,000 | But |
| Cao Bang, Lang Son, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, Ninh Binh, Phu Tho, Hung Yen | 62,000 | -1,000 |
| Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Lai Chau | 62,000 | But |
Central and Central Highlands region: Ha Tinh has the lowest prices.
In Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands, the downward price trend continued in several provinces. Specifically, Thanh Hoa and Ha Tinh both saw a decrease of 1,000 VND/kg, reaching 61,000 VND/kg and 60,000 VND/kg respectively. Notably, Dak Lak adjusted its price down by 2,000 VND/kg to 65,000 VND/kg, while Lam Dong decreased by 1,000 VND/kg but still maintained the highest price in the region at 67,000 VND/kg.
| Local | Price (VND/kg) | Price fluctuation (VND/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Lam Dong | 67,000 | -1,000 |
| Quang Tri, Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa | 65,000 | - (Dak Lak province alone -2,000) |
| Thanh Hoa, Nghe An | 61,000 | - (Thanh Hoa province alone -1,000) |
| Ha Tinh | 60,000 | -1,000 |
Southern Vietnam: Dong Nai maintains the highest prices nationwide.
After a series of fluctuating prices, live pig prices in the South today uniformly decreased by 1,000 - 2,000 VND/kg in many provinces and cities. Despite the decrease, Dong Nai still has the highest live pig price in the country at 69,000 VND/kg.
Other localities such as Tay Ninh, Dong Thap, and Ho Chi Minh City are currently trading at 68,000 VND/kg. Vinh Long saw a decrease of 2,000 VND/kg to 67,000 VND/kg. Lower prices of 66,000 VND/kg were recorded in An Giang, Ca Mau, and Can Tho.
| Local | Price (VND/kg) | Price fluctuation (VND/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Dong Nai | 69,000 | But |
| Tay Ninh, Ho Chi Minh City | 68,000 | -1,000 |
| Dong Thap, Vinh Long, Can Tho | 67,000 - 68,000 | -2,000 |
| An Giang, Ca Mau | 66,000 | -1,000 |
African swine fever outbreak detected in Cao Bang.
Besides price fluctuations, information about disease outbreaks is also a major concern for livestock farmers. According to the People's Committee of Thuc Phan Ward, Cao Bang Province, an outbreak of African swine fever has been confirmed in Hanh Phuc residential area. After observing unusual pig deaths on March 24th, test results on March 25th confirmed that the samples were positive for the African swine fever virus.
This outbreak wiped out an entire herd of 51 pigs belonging to one household. Local authorities quickly quarantined the area, destroyed all infected pigs, and implemented disinfection measures in the surrounding region.
Deputy Chairman of the People's Committee of Dam Huy Hoang Ward advised livestock farmers to strictly implement biosafety measures and absolutely not conceal outbreaks or sell sick pigs. Authorities are also strengthening control over transportation and slaughtering activities to prevent the spread of disease.
