ASF outbreaks undercut Vietnam’s swine gains

Mixed outcomes across provinces

While many regions suffered, some localities recorded herd growth.

Tay Ninh reported a 19.9% increase, Gia Lai rose 13.8%, and Lam Dong grew 7.5%. These gains helped offset losses elsewhere, highlighting the uneven impact of ASF across the country.

Disease control achievements

By the end of 2025, Vietnam had eradicated porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), foot-and-mouth disease, and lumpy skin disease.

However, ASF remained active in 23 localities, and avian influenza outbreaks persisted in Ninh Binh, Quang Ngai, and Khanh Hoa.

Pork output and trade trends

Despite ASF challenges, pork output rose. In the fourth quarter, production increased 1.8% year on year to 1.35 million tons. For the full year, output grew 4% to nearly 5.4 million tons.

On the trade front, exports of fresh, chilled, or frozen pork reached 7,400 tonnes in the first 11 months, earning USD 59 million. Export volumes fell 12% compared with 2024, but values rose 12%.

Imports surged to 157,000 tons, more than 22 times export volumes and up 57% year-on-year, underscoring Vietnam’s growing reliance on foreign pork supplies.