Pig price today December 23, 2024: Continuously increased last week

Pig price in the North

Last week, the price of live pigs in the North recorded an upward trend, especially increasing rapidly on weekends.

Currently, traders in this area are purchasing live pigs at a price range of 66,000 - 68,000 VND/kg.

The highest level, 68,000 VND/kg, was recorded in provinces and cities such as Hanoi, Hung Yen, Thai Binh, Thai Nguyen, Bac Giang, Hai Duong, Vinh Phuc and Tuyen Quang.

Pig price in Central Highlands region

In the Central and Central Highlands regions, the price of live pigs also increased from 2,000 - 4,000 VND/kg last week.

Survey shows that common prices in this area range from 64,000 - 68,000 VND/kg.

Thanh Hoa is the only locality reaching 68,000 VND/kg, the highest in the region.

Pig price in the Southern region

Pig prices in the South also increased by 1,000 - 3,000 VND/kg, similar to the trend in other regions.

Dong Nai, Tay Ninh and Ba Ria - Vung Tau are the localities with the highest prices, reaching 67,000 VND/kg.

In other localities, the purchase price fluctuates between 63,000 - 66,000 VND/kg.

In general, the price of live pigs across the country is on the rise and is forecast to reach a new peak next week. Currently, the price of live pigs in all three regions fluctuates from 63,000 - 68,000 VND/kg.

On December 21, authorities of Dinh Quan district, Dong Nai province, inspected an animal slaughterhouse in Phu Cuong commune. At the scene, the task force discovered a truck carrying a slaughtered pig (about 80 kg) and a three-wheeled vehicle transporting 19 pigs to the slaughterhouse. Of these, 16 were dead pigs (about 500 kg) and 3 were alive pigs (about 70 kg). All of these pigs did not have a slaughter control mark from the veterinary agency.

In addition, the slaughter area also contained a styrofoam box containing 3 dead pigs (80 kg), many other styrofoam boxes containing 70 kg of slaughtered pork and 70 kg of pig organs in barrels. The owner of the facility could not present a slaughter license, veterinary hygiene certificate, invoices or documents proving the origin.

When inspecting the truck driver’s home, authorities discovered more Styrofoam boxes and a refrigerator containing more than 2 tons of pork. In particular, in another cold storage facility owned by this person, authorities found nearly 4 tons of pre-processed pork stored in many freezers and a refrigerated container.

This incident raises concerns about violations in pork slaughtering, trading and food safety. Authorities continue to investigate to clarify and handle violations.