Pig price today, May 27: Increased in all three regions, Long An re-established the peak of 76,000 VND/kg

Pig price in the North

In the North, the price of live pigs increased again today in some localities, after a period of silence.

Specifically, Bac Giang , Phu Tho, Thai Binh and Ha Nam all increased by 1,000 VND/kg, bringing the price here to 69,000 VND/kg.

The remaining localities such as Yen Bai, Lao Cai, Hung Yen, Nam Dinh, Thai Nguyen, Vinh Phuc, Hanoi , Ninh Binh and Tuyen Quang kept the same price, commonly in the range of 67,000 - 68,000 VND/kg.

In general, the price of live pigs in the Northern region currently fluctuates from 67,000 - 69,000 VND/kg.

Local	Price (VND)	Increase/decrease (VND)
Bac Giang	69,000	+1,000
Yen Bai	67,000	-
Lao Cai	67,000	-
Hung Yen	68,000	-
Nam Dinh	67,000	-
Thai Nguyen	68,000	-
Phu Tho	69,000	+1,000
Peace	69,000	+1,000
Ha Nam	68,000	+1,000
Vinh Phuc	68,000	-
Hanoi	68,000	-
Ninh Binh	67,000	-
Tuyen Quang	68,000	-

Pig price today in the North. (Synthesis: Du Y)

Photo: Du Y.

Pig price in Central Highlands

The Central Highlands region also recorded positive signals when some provinces adjusted prices upward.

Binh Dinh increased by 1,000 VND/kg to 70,000 VND/kg. Lam Dong and Dak Lak also increased by 1,000 VND/kg, reaching 74,000 VND/kg and 73,000 VND/kg, respectively.

Meanwhile, most of the remaining provinces such as Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan still kept the same price compared to yesterday.

Pig prices in the Central Highlands range from 67,000 VND/kg to 74,000 VND/kg.

Local	Price (VND)	Increase/decrease (VND)
Thanh Hoa	68,000	-
Nghe An	68,000	-
Ha Tinh	67,000	-
Quang Binh	69,000	-
Quang Tri	68,000	-
Hue	69,000	-
Quang Nam	69,000	-
Quang Ngai	69,000	-
Pacify	70,000	+1,000
Khanh Hoa	69,000	-
Lam Dong	74,000	+1,000
Dak Lak	73,000	+1,000
Ninh Thuan	72,000	-
Binh Thuan	73,000	-

Pig price today in the Central and Central Highlands regions. (Synthesis: Du Y)

Pig price in the South

In the South, the market is bustling again as many localities adjust prices upward.

Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Long An all increased by 1,000 VND/kg. Notably, Long An became the locality with the highest price in the country today, reaching 76,000 VND/kg.

Meanwhile, the remaining provinces such as Binh Phuoc, Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Dong Thap, An Giang, Vinh Long, Can Tho, Kien Giang, Hau Giang, Ca Mau, Tien Giang, Bac Lieu, Tra Vinh, Ben Tre and Soc Trang maintained stable prices, fluctuating from 73,000 - 75,000 VND/kg.

Local	Price (VND)	Increase/decrease (VND)
Binh Phuoc	73,000	-
Dong Nai	75,000	+1,000
Ho Chi Minh City	73,000	-
Binh Duong	73,000	-
Tay Ninh	74,000	+1,000
Ba Ria - Vung Tau	75,000	+1,000
Long An	76,000	+1,000
Dong Thap	74,000	-
An Giang	75,000	-
Vinh Long	74,000	-
Can Tho	74,000	-
Kien Giang	74,000	-
Hau Giang	74,000	-
Ca Mau	74,000	-
Tien Giang	75,000	-
Bac Lieu	74,000	-
Tra Vinh	74,000	-
Ben Tre	75,000	-
Soc Trang	74,000	-

Pig price today in the South. (Synthesis: Du Y)

In general, the live hog market on May 27 recorded positive signs when prices increased again in many key localities in all three regions. Although most regions remained stable, the upward adjustments contributed to raising the ceiling price in the North and the South, in which the South stood out with the re-establishment of the peak of 76,000 VND/kg - the highest in the country at present.

Consumers wary of pork as African swine fever outbreaks

African swine fever is becoming more and more complicated in many localities in Nghe An. Although there have been official recommendations from the authorities not to “turn their backs” on pork, the reality shows that consumers are still more hesitant and cautious in using this familiar food, according to Nghe An newspaper.

When Thanh Chuong district became a “hot spot” for swine fever, meat sales were unsold. Even though I agreed to reduce the price by 10-20% compared to before and the meat I sold had clear quarantine certificates, but as soon as they heard about the epidemic, they turned their backs, no matter how I explained it, it was useless.

The fear of pork amid the outbreak is not only seen among housewives but also spread to restaurants. Slow sales, falling prices but still difficult to consume pork have put considerable pressure on small-scale farmers and businesses.

According to the Nghe An Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, African swine fever is not transmitted to humans, and pork can be used normally if it is inspected, slaughtered according to the correct procedures, and stored hygienically. However, concerns among the people are still difficult to dispel.

The current sluggish pork market is the result of a chain of broken trust – from production, slaughter, transportation to consumption. Even if the meat is clean and safe, if the control is not tight and the information is unclear, consumers will still choose to be defensive. In that context, improving disease prevention and control capacity, publicly and transparently publicizing qualified slaughterhouses and reputable businesses, along with strengthening market inspections are key solutions.

Source: https://baodaknong.vn/gia-heo-hoi-hom-nay-27-5-bat-tang-o-ca-ba-mien-long-an-lap-lai-dinh-76-000-dong-kg-253726.html