Pork exports may be cut after prices hit 10-year high

[snoop1130]

Pork exports may be cut after prices hit 10-year high

By The Nation

 

 

The government may limit pork exports after the price of pork surged to a 10-year high of Bt170-Bt180 per kilogram.

 

The rising price is driven by increasing domestic demand as schools and businesses emerge from lockdown, as well as rising exports to neighbouring countries like China, Laos and Vietnam which have been hit by African swine fever.

 

Pig farmers insist the farm price of pork is no more than Bt79 per kilo, but wholesalers are paying Bt86-87 per kilo. As a result, the shop price has risen sharply by Bt20 per kilo, triggering complaints from consumers around the country.

 

The government earlier reached an agreement with a national group of swine raisers to limit farm prices to Bt80 per kilo. If they rise above this level, pork exports will be restricted, said government officials.

 

Meanwhile, the Department of Internal Trade is coordinating with supermarkets and blue flag stores nationwide to keep prices down. The department is concerned that if raw pork stays above Bt150-Bt160 per kilo, products such as fried pork, dried pork and Chinese sausage will also rise, bringing more hardship for consumers.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30391435

 

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[hotchilli]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

As a result, the shop price has risen sharply by Bt20 per kilo, triggering complaints from consumers around the country.

Middle men in the mix again... 

[Almer]

57 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Middle men in the mix again... 

 

57 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Middle men in the mix again... 

But to be fair to get it from the farm through the chain and onto the shop floor "sometimes literally" there are men in the middle, so if the farm price rises then each of the Mr10% will increase the price due to the higher initial farm price, i think they should forget pork and bring in without tariffs Uk Lamb and Beef. 

Im a dreamer nothing but a geriatric dreamer.

[Scott Tracy]

More expensive than in some UK supermarkets...

 

ASDA Butcher's Selection Rindless Pork Loin Joint (Typically 1.5kg)

per kg

★★★★★

★★★★★

(45)

Product code: 4318003

---

• 
  Typically fresh for 6 days
• 
  Serves 6 - 8

---

£6.75

£5.50 /kg(£4.50/kg)

 

 

Aldi:

 

British Pork Loin Steaks

• £ 1.89
•  
• £3.94 per kg 

[BritManToo]

12 minutes ago, Scott Tracy said:

More expensive than in some UK supermarkets

£6.75

£5.50 /kg(£4.50/kg)

Bought pork steaks in Tesco Lotus this morning 59bht/300gm = 200bht/kg = £5/Kg.

Pork loin from the local pork shop is cheaper.

Not much in it.

Edited July 17, 2020 by BritManToo

[Leaver]

On 7/17/2020 at 2:32 PM, Scott Tracy said:

More expensive than in some UK supermarkets...

 

ASDA Butcher's Selection Rindless Pork Loin Joint (Typically 1.5kg)

per kg

★★★★★

★★★★★

(45)

Product code: 4318003

---

• 
  Typically fresh for 6 days
• 
  Serves 6 - 8

---

£6.75

£5.50 /kg(£4.50/kg)

 

 

Aldi:

 

British Pork Loin Steaks

• £ 1.89
•  
• £3.94 per kg 

Many things here are now more expensive than in the UK, and many other countries.   

[trucking]

3 minutes ago, Leaver said:

Many things here are now more expensive than in the UK, and many other countries.   

 

Even a night of debauchery is getting expensive. Not that I have recent direct experience.

[worgeordie]

Those pigs in the picture look like they have had a good wash and brush up,

never seen pigs that clean,there's not even a sign of sh*t on the floor.

regards worgeordie

 

[Leaver]

1 hour ago, trucking said:

Not that I have recent direct experience.

What about a past, indirect, experience?  ????

[Leaver]

1 hour ago, worgeordie said:

Those pigs in the picture look like they have had a good wash and brush up,

never seen pigs that clean,there's not even a sign of sh*t on the floor.

regards worgeordie

 

I hope they are not feeding us the pigs used for Covid vaccine testing.   ????

[trucking]

19 minutes ago, Leaver said:

What about a past, indirect, experience?  ????

 

I cannot vouch for the bravado tales of long lost acquaintances.

 

Personal experiences from 38 years ago ...... good reading. Way better than shades of grey. 

 

[Leaver]

6 minutes ago, trucking said:

 

I cannot vouch for the bravado tales of long lost acquaintances.

 

Personal experiences from 38 years ago ...... good reading. Way better than shades of grey. 

 

Always good to get some pork on your fork.   ????

[Orton Rd]

Disgusting, Pig Life's Matter ????