Vietnam’s live hog prices rise on November 12; experts expect further gains

On the morning of November 12, live hog purchase prices rose in several parts of Vietnam, increasing by 1,000 Vietnamese dong per kilogram. Purchase prices nationwide ranged from 46,000 to 49,000 dong per kilogram. Experts believe prices could rise further on November 13 and reach new highs, though this remains a forecast.

In the north, prices ranged from 46,000 to 49,000 dong per kilogram. Bac Ninh, Hanoi and Hung Yen reached 49,000 dong, while Tuyen Quang and Lao Cai were at 46,000 dong, the lowest level in the region. In the central region and Central Highlands, prices ranged from 46,000 to 48,000 dong. Nghe An rose by 1,000 dong to 47,000 dong, while Lam Dong had the region’s highest price at 48,000 dong.

In the south, only Vinh Long recorded an increase on the morning of November 12, rising by 1,000 dong per kilogram to 49,000 dong. It joined Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, Dong Thap and Ho Chi Minh City at the region’s highest price. Prices elsewhere in the south were unchanged, and the lowest purchase price was 47,000 dong per kilogram.

On November 12, live hog purchase prices in Vietnam ranged from 46,000 to 49,000 dong per kilogram.（VietVance）

The Hue City People’s Committee’s report on socioeconomic conditions in the first 10 months of 2026 showed that, as of the end of October, the city had 406 concentrated livestock farms, including five large farms. The pig herd numbered about 154,850 head, up 1.8% year on year. Meat output was estimated at 29,460 tonnes, up 8.5% year on year. No livestock or poultry disease outbreaks had occurred locally as of the end of October.

Source: VietVance