With an increase of 4,000 VND/kg, the price of live pigs has "jumped" to 65,000 VND/kg.

(GLO) - Today (December 16), domestic pork prices reached a new peak after increasing by up to 4,000 VND/kg in the Central and Central Highlands regions. Currently, live pigs nationwide are being purchased by traders at around 59,000-65,000 VND/kg.

Accordingly, the sharpest increase in live pig prices was recorded in the Central-Central Highlands region, with a rise of 1,000-4,000 VND/kg, bringing the purchase price in this area to 62,000-65,000 VND/kg.

Specifically, after an upward adjustment of 4,000 VND/kg, the price of live pigs in Da Nang and Quang Ngai reached 65,000 VND/kg, while in Gia Lai it rose to 64,000 VND/kg.

For the first time this year, the price of live pigs has increased by 4,000 VND/kg, simultaneously reaching a new peak of 65,000 VND/kg. (Image: Internet)

In Quang Tri and Hue, the price of live pigs increased by 3,000 VND/kg, reaching 64,000 VND/kg; in Ha Tinh, it increased by 2,000 VND/kg to 64,000 VND/kg; in Thanh Hoa, it increased by 1,000 VND/kg, reaching 64,000 VND/kg; and in Nghe An, Dak Lak , and Khanh Hoa, the price increased by 1,000 VND/kg, bringing the purchase price to 62,000 VND/kg.

Meanwhile, in both the North and South, today's live pig prices increased by 1,000-2,000 VND/kg, bringing the price across the North to fluctuate between 62,000-65,000 VND/kg; while in the South it fluctuates between 59,000-63,000 VND/kg.

This is the first time this year that the price of live pigs has increased by 4,000 VND/kg, and it has also reached a new peak of 65,000 VND/kg.

According to experts and businesses, the sharp increase in pork prices in recent weeks reflects a localized supply shortage in some areas, especially those severely affected by floods.

In the South, the abundant supply has resulted in only a slight price increase, following the general market trend. In the coming period, the regulation of supply and demand between regions will help stabilize pork prices soon.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/tang-4000-dongkg-gia-heo-hoi-nhay-vot-len-moc-65000-dongkg-post575074.html