Pig prices rise as oil costs trigger March 30 farm-gate price hike
Producer groups will raise recommended live pig prices from March 30, citing continued pressure from expensive oil, feed, energy and transport costs.
- Effective March 30, three swine organizations have recommended a farm-gate price increase for live pigs of THB2 per kilogram.
- The price hike is primarily driven by high farming costs, particularly for energy and transport, which are linked to fluctuating oil prices.
- Other contributing factors cited include the high cost of global raw materials and increased farm management expenses due to erratic weather.
Three swine organisations have announced another increase in recommended live pig farm-gate prices, raising the guidance level by THB2 per kilogramme with effect from March 30, 2026.
First, the Southern Swine Raisers Association announced a recommended farm-gate price for fattening pigs, up THB2 to THB72 per kilogramme, with pig sides at THB84 per kilogramme, culled breeding sows at THB40 per kilogramme, and 16-kilogram piglets at THB2,200, plus or minus THB72.
The Chon Buri Swine Raisers Co-operative Ltd and the Northeastern Swine Raisers Association also resolved to raise prices at the same rate of THB2 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.
