However, for more than a year, unstable live hog prices combined with the raging ASF forced him to narrow the scale of farming. Currently, live hog prices in Northern provinces are still in a strong upward trend to about VND68,000-VND70,000/kg. Meanwhile, live hog prices in the Central region fluctuate from VND63,000-VND69,000/kg, and in the South, they remain stable at VND60,000-VND63,000/kg. According to him, the main cause pushing live hog prices high is the outbreak of ASF. "With the current supply developments, after the 2026 New Year holiday, live hog prices may exceed the VND70,000/kg threshold," he predicted.

Source: VietNamNet News December 31, 2025 11:19 UTC