It is noted that the pork market in Ho Chi Minh City is currently showing a slight downward trend in both traditional markets and supermarket systems. However, contrary to expectations, purchasing power has not improved much as consumers are still hesitant.
At Ba Chieu market, the number of customers coming to the pork stall is sparse. Before, I sold more than 50 kg of meat every morning, now I only have about half. Customers are cautious, many people have stopped selling" - Ms. Hien, a pork trader said.
Another trader at Nguyen Tri Phuong market also said: "Consumers are still afraid when hearing about African swine fever. I import less, I am afraid that if I import more, I will lose money."
At Hoc Mon unit market, the price of broken pigs type 1 is only 76,000 VND/kg, type 2 is 68,000 VND/kg. Market representatives said that not only pork, but many other items also fall into a situation of reduced purchasing power.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Finance has just announced the price list for adjusting pork products under the 2025 Market Stabilization Program - Binh Ngo 2026 in the area, applicable from August 9, 2025. Accordingly, many items are discounted from 1,000-10,000 VND/kg, equivalent to 1-7% compared to the current stable price.
A representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Finance said that the price adjustment in the program is mainly based on actual pig price developments outside the market and proposals from participating units, but will ensure a harmonious price between the interests of businesses and consumers.
Accordingly, thigh meat decreased by 1,000 VND to 127,000 VND/kg; shoulder meat decreased by 9,000-10,000 VND/kg, to 134,000-150,000 VND/kg (depending on the enterprise); pork belly decreased by 5,000-8,000 VND/kg, ranging from 139,000-147,000 VND/kg; pig's feet decreased by 1,000-6,000 VND/kg, to 119,000-125,000 VND/kg.
Some other items have also been adjusted down, such as pork belly reduced by VND9,000 to VND147,000/kg; lean meat ( pork belly, thighs) reduced by VND2,000.9,000 to VND151,000-163,000/kg; old ribs reduced by VND2,000 to VND176,000/kg...
This adjustment is made by participating enterprises such as CP Vietnam Livestock Joint Stock Company, Vietnam Dairy Technology Company (Vissan), Saigon Agricultural Corporation, Central Retail Vietnam Group and Saigon Co.op, to stabilize the market and support consumers.
Previously, at the beginning of this year, when pork prices outside the market continuously increased due to lack of supply, businesses stabilizing the market proposed to adjust prices up twice, the first time on March 3 and the second time on April 1, 2025.
