Live Pig Prices Rise Across Vietnam as African Swine Fever Persists in Lam Dong

As of November 15, 2026, live pig prices had risen across Vietnam over the past week: prices increased in 33 of 34 localities by VND 1,000–5,000 per kilogram, with only Tuyen Quang holding steady. Nationwide, live pig prices currently range from VND 48,000 to VND 51,000 per kilogram.

Prices rose in 14 of the north’s 15 localities, increasing by VND 1,000–3,000 per kilogram to a regional range of VND 48,000–51,000 per kilogram. Prices in Bac Ninh and Hung Yen rose by VND 2,000 to VND 51,000 per kilogram; Tuyen Quang remained at VND 48,000 per kilogram.

In the central region and Central Highlands, prices rose by VND 2,000–4,000 per kilogram from the previous weekend, reaching VND 48,000–50,000 per kilogram. Lam Dong recorded a VND 4,000 increase to the region’s high of VND 50,000 per kilogram. In the south, prices rose by VND 3,000–5,000 per kilogram, with Dong Nai and Dong Thap reaching VND 51,000 per kilogram.

Illustration of live pig prices in Vietnam.（VietVance）

According to Lam Dong’s statistics department, the province’s pig herd was estimated at 1.582 million head in the first 10 months of 2026, up 5.47% year on year. Meat output from livestock and poultry sent for slaughter reached 308,600 tonnes, up 10.3%. Feed costs and fluctuations in live pig selling prices continued to put pressure on farmers.

African swine fever also continued to affect local production. As of October 15, 2026, a total of 22,859 infected pigs in Lam Dong had died or been culled, representing 1,091.3 tonnes. At that time, outbreaks in seven communes had yet to pass the 21-day mark. Local authorities continued to monitor the disease, demarcate affected areas and address outbreak sites.

Source: VietVance