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The Evolution of Pork Price Levels Set by Month's End

As demand for pork continues to rise, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is working to address the persistent issue of high prices. According to Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., a study on implementing a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork is expected to be concluded by the end of February.

The State of Pork Prices Today

Pork prices are currently hovering around P480 per kilogram for belly or liempo and P420 for leg or pigue. While prices for frozen pork liempo and pork shoulder or kasim are lower, ranging from P280 to P350 per kilo and P230 to P280 per kilo respectively.

Key Factors Influencing Pork Prices

The DA attributes the increase in pork prices to the impact of African swine fever (ASF) and high demand during the last holiday season. Secretary Tiu Laurel emphasizes that anything above P400 is unreasonable, and the agency is working to determine if the pricing is justified.

Sufficient Supply Amid High Prices

Despite the high prices, Secretary Tiu Laurel assures that there is a sufficient supply of pork in the market. The DA's goal is to ensure reasonable profit margins for every stage of the value chain, which will be carefully studied before implementing an MSRP.

Cracking Down on Smuggling and Hoarding

In related news, the DA has charged four companies for alleged involvement in smuggling agricultural products. These companies are among the 10 firms the agency has blacklisted for smuggling. The DA is working to combat smuggling and hoarding, which can drive up prices and affect the availability of agricultural products.

What's Ahead for Pork Prices

As the study on implementing an MSRP for pork concludes by the end of February, it will be interesting to see how this affects the market. Will the agency implement a price cap, or focus on other measures to address the issue? Only time will tell.

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