March 31, 2026

Thai swine organisations announce rise in recommended live pig farm-gate prices

Three swine organisations in Thailand have announced another increase in recommended live pig farm-gate prices, raising the guidance level by ฿2 (US$0.06) per kilogramme with effect from March 30, 2026.

First, the Southern Swine Raisers Association announced a recommended farm-gate price for fattening pigs, up ฿2 (US$0.06) to ฿72 (US$2.00) per kilogramme, with pig sides at ฿84 (US$2.33) per kilogramme, culled breeding sows at ฿40 (US$1.11) per kilogramme, and 16-kilogram piglets at ฿2,200 (US$61.11), plus or minus ฿72 (US$2.00).

The Chon Buri Swine Raisers Co-operative Ltd and the Northeastern Swine Raisers Association also resolved to raise prices at the same rate of ฿2 (US$0.06) per kilogramme, making clear that these were "recommended prices", with actual transactions still depending on market mechanisms and negotiations between buyers and sellers.

The increase was mainly driven by farming costs remaining high, especially feed, energy, and transport costs, which continue to fluctuate in line with oil prices and raw material costs on the global market.

In addition, some farmers are still facing pressure from erratic weather, which has reduced farming efficiency and increased farm management costs.

- The Nation