Pork prices are as high as beef, and the premium cuts for the wealthy are always sold out.

Although live pig prices are trending downwards, retail prices remain high, with some types even approaching the price of regular beef. In particular, there is a type of fatty pork reserved for the wealthy that is always in high demand.

Motorcycle prices are at an unusually low level.

Motorcycle prices in the Vietnamese market are at an unprecedentedly low level. According to An Ninh Tien Te (Financial Security), retail prices for many Honda and Yamaha motorcycle models are dropping by tens of millions of dong at dealerships.

For example, Honda's best-selling scooter model, the Vision, is currently being offered at attractive prices at dealerships. The standard version of the Honda Vision is being offered by dealerships at prices ranging from 30-30.5 million VND (1.1 million VND below the highest suggested retail price and a decrease of 500,000 VND compared to last month).

Some versions of the Honda AirBlade 125/160 scooter model were offered by dealers at up to 1.7 million VND lower than the suggested retail price in mid-March 2025. The Honda SH 350i ABS was priced at 128 million VND, a reduction of nearly 24.5 million VND compared to the listed price...

Pickup truck prices are about to increase.

According to the draft Law on Special Consumption Tax (amended), the tax rate for pickup trucks will increase from 15%, 20%, and 25% depending on cylinder capacity to 30%, 36%, and 54% respectively.

According to the Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper, Mr. Le Thanh Tuan, manager of a car dealership on Cong Hoa Street (Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City), stated that a standard pickup truck with a minimum engine capacity of 2 liters costs approximately 450 million VND to import. With the current special consumption tax rate of 15%, this tax amounts to 70 million VND. Adding other taxes and fees, the market price for this model is around 650 million VND.

If the excise tax rate increases to 30%, which is equivalent to doubling the tax amount, it would push the price of the car up to 720 million VND.

However, according to automotive businesses, it is still undecided whether or not this tax increase will be implemented, so the pickup truck market may continue to be in a "wait-and-see" state.

This type of fatty meat is only for the rich and is very expensive.

Pork fat is generally cheaper than other cuts like pork belly, tenderloin, shoulder, or rump... But on the market, there's a type of pork fat reserved only for the wealthy. It's sold at an exorbitant price, even though its only use is to render the fat for frying and stir-frying various dishes.

Despite its high price, fatty pork from black pigs is still in high demand. (Photo: Provided by the seller)

On online marketplaces, many people are selling fatty pork from black pigs at prices ranging from 160,000 to 220,000 VND/kg. At this price, fatty pork from black pigs is even more expensive than the best cuts of pork, such as pork belly, pork jowl, and pork cheek.

Pork prices have cooled down, but pork in the market is still as expensive as beef.

Pork prices nationwide have been falling continuously in recent days, with the highest price dropping from 83,000 VND/kg to 79,000 VND/kg.

However, according to Znews, despite the downward trend in live pig prices, observations at traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City show that retail pork prices remain high, with some types even approaching the price of regular beef.

According to observations at Tan Dinh market on March 20th, pork ribs were priced at 200,000 VND/kg, pork belly at 180,000 VND/kg, pork loin at 150,000 VND/kg, minced pork at 130,000 VND/kg, pork leg at 150,000 VND/kg, pork chops at 130,000 VND/kg... These prices remain unchanged compared to a week ago, when live pig prices remained at 83,000 VND/kg.

Cassava prices plummet.

With cassava prices falling by more than half compared to last year, hundreds of households in Muong Lat district ( Thanh Hoa province ) are reluctant to harvest the tubers because they lack the labor.

Mr. Mua Seo Vu (born in 1973), residing in Nang 2 village, Muong Ly commune, said that his family owns more than 4 hectares of hilly land planted with cassava. Last year, the price of cassava reached 2,900 VND/kg, and after deducting expenses, his family earned about 100 million VND. This year, the price of cassava has dropped by more than half, to only 1,500 VND/kg, sometimes even down to 900 VND/kg (depending on the time).

Faced with the sharp drop in cassava prices, the Thanh Hoa Department of Agriculture and Environment has stepped in and quickly implemented solutions to help farmers sell their produce. According to the leaders of Muong Lat district, the locality has connected with Phuc Thinh Company to purchase the remaining cassava production (approximately 8,400 tons) from the people, expected to be completed before March 30th.

Dried coconut prices have reached a record high.

The price of dried coconuts purchased in Ben Tre province has increased significantly. According to Tuoi Tre newspaper, the price of dried coconuts has now risen to 190,000 VND per dozen, a record high.

Mr. Nguyen Van Binh (62 years old, residing in Giong Trom) said that at this time, coconuts are bearing fruit out of season, causing production to decrease by more than 50% compared to the main season, so the price of coconuts is usually high. But never before has the price of coconuts been pushed up as high as it is now.

Durian prices are soaring, with many places experiencing shortages.

The scarcity of supply has driven up the price of durian. According to Tri Thuc - Znews, the price of durian has now doubled compared to February.

Specifically, Ri6 durian, grade A, costs around 90,000 VND/kg, and grade B, 70,000 VND/kg. Meanwhile, Monthong durian is currently priced at 135,000 VND/kg for grade A and 115,000 VND/kg for grade B.

In February, the price of Grade A Ri6 durian purchased directly from the farm was only 60,000 VND/kg, and at times it even dropped to 38,000-40,000 VND/kg. Thai Monthong durian was only 50,000-55,000 VND/kg.

Prices have risen sharply, but many places still don't have enough supply for traders.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/gia-thit-lon-dat-ngang-thit-bo-phan-dac-biet-danh-cho-nha-giau-luon-chay-hang-2383506.html