Pork prices across the country have decreased, but still remain high
Recorded on March 16, in the North, the price of live pigs decreased the most in Nam Dinh, down to VND 75,000/kg after decreasing by VND 3,000/kg. In Ha Nam, Yen Bai, Ninh Binh, the price of live pigs has decreased by 1,000 - 2,000 VND/kg, ranging from 74,000 - 76,000 VND/kg. In Hai Duong alone, the price remains at 77,000 VND/kg.
In the Central and Central Highlands, pig prices have decreased slightly in some localities. Lam Dong and Binh Thuan decreased by VND 2,000/kg, down to VND 80,000/kg. In Thanh Hoa and Nghe An, the prices are 75,000 and 76,000 VND/kg respectively.
The South witnessed mixed fluctuations. While Hau Giang and Ca Mau recorded a slight increase of VND 1,000/kg, the price reached VND 81,000/kg, a series of localities such as Binh Phuoc, Dong Nai, Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Tay Ninh, Vung Tau decreased by VND 1,000 - 2,000/kg, trading between VND 80,000 - 81,000/kg.
Traders struggle because of high pork prices
At Me Tri Thuong (Nam Tu Liem - Hanoi), at noon on March 16, the pork stall of Ms. Tuong Thi Giang and her husband was still slow to sell. "The price of live pigs has increased compared to eating chicken and beef. Normally, I sell until 9am, but today, there is still nothing here until almost noon. Recently, I have imported much less than before but still have a shortage of goods" - Ms. Giang said.
According to the reporter, the price of domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic 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domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic domestic Meanwhile, at the supermarket, the price of ribs is 129,000 VND/kg, fatty acids are 155,000 VND/kg, pork is 122,000 VND/kg, small intestine is 90,000 VND/kg, fat is 70,000 VND/kg.
High prices have made many consumers tend to reduce pork portions in their meals, instead using other foods to save costs. This has caused purchasing power at traditional markets to decrease sharply, and traders are even more struggling.
Many households are switching to other foods instead of buying pork because the price is too high. Mr. Nguyen Tu Anh (Cau Giay District - Hanoi) shared: "Previously, my family ate pork almost every day, but now we have to switch to fish, chicken or other dishes because the price of pork has increased too much".
Not only small traders, but also pork processing and distribution businesses are facing difficulties as input material prices have increased sharply. The continuous increase in live pig prices since the beginning of March has caused many units to not be able to keep the old prices, forcing retail prices to be adjusted.
Recently, Vissan has sent a document proposing to adjust pork prices in the market stabilization program from March 17, with an increase of 6 - 7%. According to this enterprise, the price of input pigs has increased continuously in recent days, making it impossible for them to maintain the old selling price for longer. If raw material prices continue to increase, processing and distribution enterprises will face many more challenges.
