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Estimated live pig supply
The number of live pigs arriving at slaughterhouses today (March 17) is 4,092,
with 3,704 imported from the Mainland and 388 from local farms. The wholesale
price for live pigs ranges from $1,376 to $1,902 per 100 catties, with an
average price at $1,613, a spokesman for the Food and Health Bureau said.
According to the information provided by the Special Commissioner's Office in
Guangzhou, Ministry of Commerce, the estimated number of live pigs to be
imported from the Mainland for tomorrow (March 18) will be 3,900.
Together with a supply of some 100 live pigs from local farms, the total number
of live pigs available for auction tomorrow will be about 4,000.
The spokesman added that announcing the estimated live pig supply for the
following day could enhance information flow and market transparency. Members of
the public and traders could better understand the overall supply of live pigs.
Noting that the estimated figures only serve as an indicator, the spokesman said
the actual supply should be adjusted in accordance with market demand.
Ends/Monday, March 17, 2008
Issued at HKT 18:50
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