In the fourth quarter of 2019, demand for pork in Vietnam is estimated at 600,000 tons, while supply is over 400,000, indicating a shortage of 200,000 tons.

These two markets are not included in the 24 countries and territories having agreements with Vietnam on importing pork.

The consumer price index (CPI) saw an increase of 1.4% in December against the previous month, the highest growth rate for December over the last nine years.

It is no doubt that 2019 was another successful year for Vietnam’s economy, putting the country in a favorable condition to achieve all socio-economic targets set for the 2016 – 2020 period.

As of December 2019, the nation’s hog herd shrank by 25.5% year-on-year due to the impact of African swine fever.