Prices climb as supply shrinksLive hog prices have been climbing daily. With production costs around VND48,000–50,000/kg, the company is netting an average of VND 3.5 million ($140) profit per pig. An outbreak of African swine fever earlier in the year led to the culling of nearly 1.3 million pigs nationwide. Retail prices also spikeAt local markets, pork prices are following the upward trend. Still, as of late January, pork remains among the hottest commodities heading into the Tet Binh Ngo holiday.

Source: VietNamNet News January 31, 2026 02:07 UTC