Livestock and fishery commodities’ price, August 17: Live pork increases by VND 3,000 in the South

Livestock and fishery commodity prices today, August 17, are stable in the fishery market. In the North and the Central, live pork prices are changeless but increase by VND 1,000-3,000 per kilogram in the South.

Live pork prices

Live pork prices today, August 17, in the Northern market, change oppositely by VND 1,000 per kilogram in some provinces compared to yesterday.

Specifically, after a VND 1,000 increase, the live pork price is VND 55,000 per kilogram in Thai Binh and Ninh Binh provinces.

In Nam Dinh, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Ha Nam and Vinh Phuc provinces, the live pork price keeps at VND 54,000 per kilogram, is unchanged compared to yesterday.

Live pork prices in the remaining provinces are in the range of VND 55,000-57,000 per kilogram.

In North Central Coast and Central Highlands, live pork prices today keep stable compared to yesterday.

The live pork price is the highest as VND 55,000 per kilogram in Thua Thien Hue, Quang Ngai, Ninh Thuan provinces.

The lowest live pork price is VND 53,000 per kilogram in Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Binh Thuan provinces.

In the South, live pork prices increase sharply in some provinces to VND 3,000 per kilogram.

After a VND 3,000 increase, the live pork price in Dong Thap, Ca Mau and Bac Lieu provinces is VND 55,000 per kilogram.

The live pork price in Binh Duong province also increases by VND 1,000 per kilogram to VND 53,000.

Live pork prices in the remaining provinces are ranging from VND 52,000 to VND 53,000 per kilogram.

White shrimp prices

In Bac Lieu, Tra Vinh and Ca Mau provinces, white shrimp prices today, August 17, move sideways in most types compared to yesterday.

Specifically, 20 head-sized white shrimp prices are VND 200,000-220,000 per kilogram, increasing by VND 3,000.

25 head-sized white shrimp prices are VND 155,000-160,000 per kilogram.

30 head-sized white shrimp prices are VND 132,000-134,000 per kilogram.

40 head-sized white shrimp prices are VND 113,000-115,000 per kilogram.

50 head-sized white shrimp prices are VND 97,000-98,000 per kilogram.

60 head-sized white shrimp prices are VND 87,500-88,500 per kilogram.

Pangasius prices

According to the Directorate of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, by the end of June 2021, the total area of pangasius farming reached 1,750 hectares, an increase of 1.01% over the same period in 2020. The harvested output reached 704 hectares with one thousand tonnes, up 0.9% over the same period in 2020 (698 thousand tonnes). The localities with the largest pangasius farming areas are Dong Thap, An Giang, Ben Tre, Vinh Long, Tien Giang, Can Tho provinces, and Ho Chi Minh City.

In Dong Thap, An Giang, Can Tho and Hau Giang provinces, pangasius prices today, August 17, are VND 21,000-22,000 per kilogram, unchanged compared to yesterday.

Prices for 30-35 head-sized pangasius breeds are VND 25,000-30,000 per kilogram, increasing by VND 7,000-10,000 compared to last month.

However, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), the pangasius breed prices must be VND 40,000-50,000 per kilogram, so pangasius breed producers are profitable.

Snakehead prices

In Dong Thap, An Giang, and Tra Vinh provinces, snakehead prices today, August 17, are VND 43,000-48,000 per kilogram, are unchanged compared to yesterday, but increase by VND 10,000-15,000 compared to the same period of last year.

According to Mr. Nguyen Hoang Nhung, Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Hong Ngu district, snakehead fish prices have increased due to high demand while fish production in the population is still low. In addition, the Covid-19 is complicated, so many areas apply social distancing; snakehead fish is preferred because it is easy to store, process and transport.

Prices for 500-700 head-sized snakehead breeds are VND 200-300 per head, unchanged compared to yesterday.

Red tilapia prices

In Dong Thap, An Giang, Vinh Long and Hau Giang provinces, red tilapia prices today, August 17, are VND 34,000-35,000 per kilogram, unchanged compared to yesterday.

Prices for 30-40 head-sized red tilapia breeds are VND 22,000-25,000 per kilogram, unchanged compared to yesterday.

Bronze featherback prices

In Dong Thap, An Giang, Vinh Long and Hau Giang provinces, bronze featherback prices today, August 17, are VND 45,000-46,000 per kilogram.

Prices for 200 head-sized bronze featherback breeds are VND 1,600 per head, unchanged compared to yesterday.