Pig price today August 20: 3 regions decrease sharply, creating a new bottom

Northern pig prices fall freely

The Northern live hog market was suddenly shaken by the biggest price drop in months. Phu Tho led the decline when it suddenly lost 2,000 VND/kg, pushing the price down to only 57,000 VND/kg. This is a record low price in the region, causing many people to worry.

Not only Phu Tho, many other provinces and cities are also not immune to the downward trend. Tuyen Quang, Bac Ninh and Hai Phong all reduced by 1,000 VND/kg, bringing the price to 58,000 VND/kg. Similarly, in Cao Bang and Thai Nguyen, the price of pork also decreased by 1,000 VND/kg, down to 57,000 VND/kg.

Even the rugged Northwest region was not spared. Lai Chau, Dien Bien and Son La all dropped by VND1,000/kg, pushing prices down to VND56,000/kg.

However, amid the price drop, a few "bright spots" still maintain their positions. Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh and Hung Yen firmly maintain the price of 58,000 VND/kg. Lang Son and Lao Cai are also stable at 57,000 VND/kg. Currently, the price of live pigs in the whole North is fluctuating from 56,000 to 58,000 VND/kg.

Local	Price (VND)	Increase/decrease (VND)
Prices in local areas
Tuyen Quang	58,000	▼1,000
Cao Bang	57,000	▼1,000
Thai Nguyen	57,000	▼1,000
Lang Son	57,000	-
Quang Ninh	58,000	-
Bac Ninh	58,000	▼1,000
Hanoi	58,000	▼1,000
Hai Phong	58,000	▼1,000
Ninh Binh	58,000	-
Lao Cai	57,000	-
Lai Chau	56,000	▼1,000
Dien Bien	56,000	▼1,000
Phu Tho	57,000	▼2,000
Son La	56,000	▼1,000
Hung Yen	58,000	-

Central region affected, only one province "shines"

Not out of the general trend, the Central and Central Highlands regions also recorded a decrease of 1,000 VND/kg in many provinces. Hue, Da Nang and Quang Ngai all decreased, bringing the price of pork down to 54,000 VND/kg. Gia Lai also decreased by 1,000 VND/kg, to 54,000 VND/kg. Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa decreased by 1,000 VND/kg, down to 58,000 VND/kg.

Despite the general situation, Lam Dong emerged as a "lighthouse" of the region. The province still steadfastly maintained the highest price of 61,000 VND/kg, creating a complete difference compared to neighboring provinces. Meanwhile, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Tri still kept stable prices.

Local	Price (VND)	Increase/decrease (VND)
Prices in local areas
Thanh Hoa	56,000	-
Nghe An	56,000	-
Ha Tinh	55,000	-
Quang Tri	55,000	-
Hue	55,000	▼1,000
Danang	55,000	▼1,000
Quang Ngai	55,000	▼1,000
Gia Lai	54,000	▼1,000
Dak Lak	58,000	▼1,000
Khanh Hoa	58,000	▼1,000
Lam Dong	61,000	-

Southern market steadfastly maintains its performance

Despite the downward adjustment, the Southern market still showed stability. Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho slightly decreased by VND1,000/kg, bringing the price down to VND61,000/kg. Ca Mau also decreased by VND1,000/kg, at VND62,000/kg.

Notably, some southern provinces still maintain their leading position in the country. Dong Nai, Tay Ninh and Dong Thap continue to lead with prices of 62,000 VND/kg. An Giang and Vinh Long remain stable at 61,000 VND/kg.

Local	Price (VND)	Increase/decrease (VND)
Prices in local areas
Dong Nai	62,000	-
Tay Ninh	62,000	-
Dong Thap	62,000	-
An Giang	61,000	-
Ca Mau	62,000	▼1,000
Ho Chi Minh City	61,000	▼1,000
Vinh Long	61,000	-
Can Tho	61,000	▼1,000

African swine fever puts great pressure on the livestock industry

According to the Agriculture and Environment newspaper, African swine fever initially appeared in small-scale farms with a few pigs, but recently it has broken out strongly, with more than 21,000 pigs infected.

In Nghe An, the epidemic is becoming more and more complicated and unpredictable. From small-scale farms (1-5 pigs), the epidemic has spread to large farms, causing the number of sick and culled pigs to increase dramatically.

Faced with this situation, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine coordinated with the Department of Agriculture and Environment to propose urgent response measures to the People's Committee of Nghe An province. Many dispatches have been issued, including dispatch No. 09/CD-UBND (April 18, 2025), urgent dispatch No. 20/CD-UBND (July 15, 2025) and No. 23/CD-UBND (July 21, 2025).

The seriousness of the epidemic is demonstrated through provincial conferences and online meetings with working groups and commune-level People's Committees to guide, direct and promote epidemic prevention and control work.

To support the livestock industry, the Department of Agriculture and Environment has assigned the Provincial Agricultural Extension Center to issue a decision and assign staff to directly support communes/wards, contributing to reducing pressure on localities in the context of complicated disease developments.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/gia-heo-hoi-hom-nay-20-8-3-mien-giam-manh-tao-nen-day-moi-3299834.html