HCMC’s pork imports surge in H1
HCMC’s pork imports surge in H1
More than 5,600 tons of pork, worth almost US$10.3 million, was imported into HCMC during the year up to June, rising by 4,800 tons in volume and US$8 million in value against last year.
Data released by the municipal Department of Industry and Trade on July 30 shows that the city’s pork imports rose sharply because of the reasonable import price, at some VND30,000 per kilogram, lower than that of domestic pork, reported Thanh Nien newspaper.
In addition, the stronger integration of Vietnam with the global economy, coupled with many trade barriers being lifted, have boosted the country’s pork imports in general and those of the city in particular.
During the first half of the year, Brazil was HCMC’s largest supplier of pork, with over 2,000 tons of pork being transported to the city. The runners-up were the United States with over 870 tons and Poland with 850 tons.
There are currently 24 countries and territories eligible to export pork and pork products to Vietnam, including Australia, Canada, Austria and Denmark.
All products made from terrestrial animals, including pigs, must undergo quarantine procedures before they enter Vietnam, as regulated by the Department of Animal Health, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
