Retailers freeze pork prices amid cost of living concerns

Although the price of live pigs is likely to remain good for a long time, it is difficult for farmers to restore their herds because the disease situation is still complicated and the source of breeding pigs is limited. Meanwhile, retail businesses are also under pressure due to reduced purchasing power.

Retailers freeze pork prices amid cost of living concerns

The Ministry of Commerce partners with major retailers to freeze pork prices through April to ease household burdens. Price checks and consumer protection hotlines are part of the nationwide effort. BANGKOK, Thailand – Authorities are working with major retailers to freeze pork prices as part of efforts to ease the cost of living. Wittayakorn Maneenet, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, stated that the Ministry of Commerce, th…

Why is pork so expensive!? Understanding the production cycle-price mechanism Just a temporary situation In the past few weeks, many consumers have asked the question, Why is pork so expensive? According to agricultural economics, there is a good explanation for what is happening. It is not a market abnormality, but a normal cycle of pig farming in Thailand. There are 2 main cycles that should be understood as follows: 1.

Pig prices rise by 5 cents. This makes the market "excellently stable" after Easter, according to observers. The offer is scarce.

DIT Urges Stability in Pork Prices Amid Supply Challenges

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has called on retail and wholesale stores to maintain stable pork prices despite recent supply constraints. DIT Director General Wittayakorn Maneenetr highlighted that consultations with the Department of Livestock Development ...

2025 pork production reduced following March Hogs and Pigs Report

Trade-related uncertainty projected to trim 2025 pork exports by about 7 billion pounds.