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Vietnam pork market price declines and rising imports

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Vietnam pork market price ~~fluctuations~~ declines and ~~recovery~~ rising imports

Vietnam’s live-pig market experienced a sustained downward trajectory through mid-August, with prices approaching actual livestock production costs. By August 15, rates in Northern Vietnam fluctuated between 56,000 and 58,000 VND/kg, while the Central-Highlands and Southern provinces saw prices drop to 56,000 VND/kg. Ho Chi Minh City averaged 58,000 VND/kg. Following a recovery in late August where prices rose to between 57,000 and 60,000 VND/kg, the market experienced a localized downward adjustment in Northern Vietnam on August 29. Despite this dip, Northern Vietnam continued to maintain the country’s highest price levels. In early September, prices experienced a further decline from the 60,000 VND/kg mark. As of September 2, market rates stabilized between 57,000 and 59,000 VND/kg. By September 5, the market showed signs of an upward trend, with national prices moving within the 57,000 to 60,000 VND/kg range. Prices remained steady within this range through late September. On September 22, 2026, pork prices showed slight increases and stability, with a national average of approximately 58,500 VND/kg. In Northern Vietnam, prices averaged 59,500 VND/kg, with Bac Ninh, Tuyen Quang, and Hai Phong reaching 60,000 VND/kg. The Central and Central Highlands regions ranged between 57,000 and 59,000 VND/kg, while Southern Vietnam fluctuated between 57,000 and 59,000 VND/kg. By September 24, 2026, pig meat prices experienced a widespread decline, dropping by 1,000 VND/kg across most provinces and falling below the 60,000 VND/kg mark in several northern and central regions. This decline extended across all three regions, resulting in the market losing the 60,000 VND/kg threshold. In the North, prices currently range between 57,000 and 60,000 VND/kg, while rates in the Central and Southern regions are generally lower. ~~Data from the first eight months of 2026 indicates that Vietnam imported 124,100 tons~~ As of ~~fresh, chilled, or frozen pork, valued at $212.64 million.~~ early October 2026, pork prices have continued to trend downward across all major regions, with market rates fluctuating between 54,000 and 56,000 VND/kg.

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