Pork consumption 'gloomy outlook'

The wholesale price of pork is 4% higher than last year, and the frequency of kimchi-making has decreased, leading to reduced demand for pork. The decrease in pork consumption at the end of the year is expected to be bleak due to the reduction in kimchi-making, decreased household consumption, and changes in the banquet culture. Amidst the arrival of the full-fledged kimchi-making season, it has been reported that demand for pork, a key ingredient for suyuk (raw pork), is not actively occurring. This is due to the continuous decrease in the frequency of kimchi-making at home, caused by a reduction in the number of pigs shipped due to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), which has led to higher pork prices. According to the Livestock Product Quality Evaluation Service, the average wholesale price of pork (per kg) in November (based on the first 15 days) was 5,972 won, which is 225 won (approximately 4%) higher than the average of 5,747 won in the same period last ...