Livestock and fishery commodities’ price, August 7: Live pork increases slightly but white shrimp decreases sharply

Livestock and fishery commodity prices today, August 7, are stable for the pangasius and snakehead market. Meanwhile, live pork prices simultaneously increase but white shrimp prices decrease sharply.

Live pork prices

Live pork prices today, August 7, in the Northern market, move sideways in most provinces but increase by VND 1,000 per kilogram in Yen Bai.

Specifically, the live pork price is the North’s lowest of VND 51,000 in Tuyen Quang province.

In Bac Giang, Hung Yen, Lao Cai, Nam Dinh, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Yen Bai and Thai Binh provinces, the live pork price keep the highest at VND 54,000 per kilogram.

In North Central Coast and Central Highlands, live pork prices today increase compared to yesterday, in the range of VND 52,000-55,000 per kilogram.

The live pork price is VND 55,000 per kilogram in Thua Thien Hue province, after an increase of VND 2,000 per kilogram.

Traders in Quang Tri proving purchase live pork at the region’s lowest VND 52,000 per kilogram.

The remaining provinces keep the prices in the range of VND 53,000-54,000 per kilogram.

In the South, live pork prices increase by VND 1,000 per kilogram in some provinces compared to yesterday, in the range of VND 50,000-54,000.

After a VND 1,000 increase, the live pork price is VND 52,000-54,000 in Soc Trang, Tra Vinh, Dong Nai, and Hau Giang provinces.

The lowest price is still recognized in Ca Mau, Dong Thap and Bac Lieu provinces, at VND 50,000-51,000 per kilogram.

White shrimp prices

In Bac Lieu and Ca Mau provinces, white shrimp prices today, August 7, decrease sharply compared to yesterday, in the range of VND 86,500-212,000, depending on types.

Specifically, the white shrimp price is VND 192,000-212,000 per kilogram for the size of 20 pieces, a decrease by VND 8,000 per kilogram.

For the size of 25 pieces, the white shrimp is VND 145,000-155,000 per kilogram, a decrease by VND 5,000 per kilogram.

For the size of 30 pieces, the white shrimp is VND 130,000-134,000 per kilogram, a decrease by VND 1,000 per kilogram.

But, for the size of 40 pieces, the white shrimp is VND 109,000-111,000 per kilogram, unchanged compared to yesterday.

For the size of 50 pieces, the white shrimp is VND 91,500-92,500 per kilogram, a decrease by VND 7,500 per kilogram.

For the size of 60 pieces, the white shrimp is VND 86,500-87,500 per kilogram, a decrease by VND 6,000 per kilogram.

Pangasius prices

In the past three months, the price of pangasius and breeds has decreased by 30-50% in the Mekong Delta due to the export market facing many difficulties. According to the Vietnam Pangasius Association, in the first two months of the year, pangasius prices were at high about VND 30,000-31,000 per kilogram, but now only VND 20,500-22,500.

In Dong Thap, An Giang, Can Tho and Hau Giang provinces, pangasius prices today, August 7, are VND 21,000-22,000 per kilogram, unchanged compared to yesterday.

Prices for pangasius breeds with the size of 30-35 pieces are VND 19.500-20.000 per kilogram, unchanged compared to yesterday.

According to VASEP, the price of frozen pangasius in the US market has increased by 35% compared to the beginning of the year.

Vietnam is the main source of pangasius for the US, accounting for nearly 90% of the country's total pangasius imports in the first quarter of this year.

In the first 6 months of this year, pangasius exports to the US reached US$ 168.7 million, up 57.7% over the same period last year.

Snakehead prices

In Dong Thap, An Giang, and Tra Vinh provinces, snakehead prices today, August 7, are VND 44,000-45,000 per kilogram, unchanged compared to yesterday.

Prices for snakehead breeds with the size of 500-700 pieces are VND 200-300 per piece, unchanged compared to yesterday.