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Estimated live pig supply
The number of live pigs arriving at slaughterhouses today (May 19) was 4,899,
with 4,657 imported from the Mainland and 242 from local farms. The wholesale
price for live pigs ranged from $1,100 to $1,533 per 100 catties, with an
average price at $1,320, 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 (May 20) will be 3,800. There will be a
supply of some 100 live pigs from local farms, taking the total number of live
pigs available for auction tomorrow to about 3,900.
The spokesman said that announcing the estimated live pig supply for the
following day could enhance information flow and transparency of the market.
Members of the public and traders could better understand the overall supply of
live pigs.
Noting that the estimated figures served only as an indicator, the spokesman
said the actual supply should be adjusted in accordance with market demand.
Ends/Monday, May 19, 2008
Issued at HKT 18:21
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