On 10 12, according to monitoring by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of markets and collection points in 500 counties, last week (the 2 week of 10; 5–11 10, hereinafter the same), the national livepig pricewas 11.07 yuan/kg, down 0.5% week on week; the price of pork at farm produce markets was 20.98 yuan/kg, down 0.4% week on week. According to monitoring and scheduling by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of 200 wholesale markets, the average pork wholesale market price nationwide last week was 15.92 yuan/kg, down 1.8% week on week and 15.5% year on year.

Experts said that live pig supply was relatively ample last week, while consumer demand in the end market declined temporarily, and live pig and pork prices fell somewhat. Looking ahead, live pig and pork prices are expected to fluctuate slightly this week.