
Pork and broiler chicken prices in Vietnam have fallen sharply ahead of the 2027 Lunar New Year, while feed costs remain high. Farmers and companies are cutting output or pausing herd restocking, with live pig prices in some areas reported at 43,000 VND/kg, and feed prices up about 20% since early 2026.
African swine fever outbreaks are worsening.
Lower Vietnamese hog and chicken output reduces feed demand for corn and meal, while high feed costs squeeze the sector and push imports of feed ingredients.
After 117 past bearish disease events, Lean Hogs moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (36% higher; middle half -2.2% to +1.6%), and +1.2% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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