March 7, 2013
China sees 5.2% increase for pork prices on March 2
China's pork prices have risen 5.2% on March 2 from 20 November 2012, due to colder months in the country.
However, despite the increase, prices are 8% lower than the same period last year.
The North and North Eastern regions of China have showed the highest increase - . Jilin, Liaoning and Heilongjiang provinces had an increase of more than 10%.
As pork is the main meat consumed in China, it is expected that pork consumption will increase with the coming Chinese festivals.
