Deputy PM requests investigation into record high pork prices

Mar 28th at 16:44
28-03-2025 16:44:05+07:00

Deputy PM requests investigation into record high pork prices

Pork prices reach as high as VNĐ80,000 (US$3.14) per kilogramme in some localities, which is the highest level in the last five years.

Pork shortage leads to increased pork prices recently. — VNA/VNS Photo Vũ Sinh

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has asked two ministries to investigate record prices of pork and implement measures to get prices down.

The request was issued by the Government Office on Thursday in Document 2546, following recent media reports of live pork prices reaching a record high in several provinces and cities.

In some localities, it reached as high as VNĐ80,000 per kilogramme (US$3.14), the highest level in the last five years.

Shortage of pigs and reduced pork production due to African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease since last year were some factors that pushed prices up, according to the vice chair of the Livestock Association of Đồng Nai Province, Nguyễn Kim Đoán.

Piglets have not grown quickly enough at many farms, leading to a shortage of breeding stock and a decrease in the pig population, he added.

In addition, the increased cost of feed for livestock compared to last year has made some producers cautious in restocking their herds.

In the instructions issued on Thursday, Deputy PM Trần Hồng Hà directed the Minister of Agriculture and Environment to lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, associations, and enterprises, to assess the market and implement measures to ensure pork supply and demand.

They should focus on boosting livestock breeding, restocking and controlling diseases and manage prices carefully, according to the document.

Some experts said live pork prices are likely to continue to rise in the next few days, especially in the northern and central regions.

The authorities also need to strictly monitor the smuggling of pigs across the border to avoid a drop in supply, they said. 

Bizhub

- 12:46 28/03/2025



NEWS SAME CATEGORY

Petrol prices rise in latest adjustment

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance have announced an increase in retail fuel prices, effective from 3pm on Thursday.

Tuna exports hit record high but face major regulatory barriers

Strict regulations on resource exploitation and trade from export partners such as the US and EU are creating challenges for Việt Nam's tuna industry.

Honda Việt Nam rolls out first domestically produced electric scooter

The ICON e: is specifically designed for high school students, a young and dynamic demographic seeking safe and convenient mobility.

​Vietnam’s shrimp exports exceed $4bn in 2024

Vietnam recorded a shrimp yield of over 1.264 million metric tons in 2024, up 5.3 percent year on year, while exporting over US$4 billion worth of shrimp, a...

US considers anti-dumping probe into Vietnamese polypropylene containers

The product under investigation falls under HS code 3923.10.9000, with case number A-552-850.

CADIVI launches new line of eco-friendly cables

Vietnam’s leading brand in the electrical wire and cable market, Vietnam Electric Cable Corporation (CADIVI), has officially introduced a new line of eco-friendly...

Dutch Lady fortifies products with vitamin C

Dutch company FrieslandCampina’s Dutch Lady dairy brand has given its products a makeover with the addition of vitamin C.

Partner networks offer fillip for cocoa industry

Shortages of bean supply and elevated prices have prompted cocoa processors in Vietnam to augment partnerships with farmers and cooperatives.

​Vietnam's cocoa industry revives thanks to EU’s support in applying circular economy

Although cocoa trees in Dak Lak and Dak Nong Provinces, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, were once cut down due to low productivity and economic efficiency...

​'Bánh mì': Vietnam’s culinary legacy that makes waves globally

The vibrant success of the third Vietnam Bánh Mì Festival, held in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, marked an exciting milestone in the global journey of bánh mì...

Commodity prices


MOST READ


Back To Top