February 27, 2008

Pork sales in Thailand expected to drop due to rising prices

Thai pork retailers are expecting sales to go down due to rising prices and lack of supply.

A pork retailer said pork prices could increase in the next few months as supplies could dwindle from a high demand.

More consumers are turning to poultry as it is cheaper than pork, said Sombat Toemsukthawin, a poultry retailer.

Many retailers have suggested to the government to introduce an export control measure on pork.