In northern Vietnam, hog prices fell by 1,000 dong per kg in several provinces, trading at 75,000–77,000 dong per kg. Prices in Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, Hai Phong, Ninh Binh, Lai Chau and Son La dropped to 75,000 dong per kg. Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh and Lao Cai also declined by 1,000 dong to 76,000 dong per kg. Meanwhile, Tuyen Quang, Hanoi, Phu Tho and Hung Yen held steady at 76,000 dong per kg, while Cao Bang remained the highest-priced market in the region at 77,000 dong per kg.

In central Vietnam and the Central Highlands, hog prices continued to weaken, with most localities posting declines of 1,000 dong per kg, trading at 74,000–76,000 dong per kg. Thanh Hoa and Nghe An slipped to 75,000 dong per kg, while Ha Tinh stayed at 74,000 dong per kg. Prices in Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai and Khanh Hoa eased to 75,000 dong per kg, while Lam Dong fell to 76,000 dong per kg. Quang Tri held steady at 76,000 dong per kg, while Gia Lai and Dak Lak remained unchanged at 75,000 dong per kg.

In southern Vietnam, hog prices also recorded further declines of 1,000 dong per kg in several provinces, trading in a range of 72,000–76,000 dong per kg. Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City fell to 76,000 dong per kg, while Dong Thap dropped to 75,000 dong per kg. Can Tho and An Giang both eased to 73,000 dong per kg. Tay Ninh remained unchanged at 76,000 dong per kg, Vinh Long held at 73,000 dong per kg, and Ca Mau stayed at the lowest level in the region at 72,000 dong per kg.

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Source: Vitic