How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Pig in the Philippines? (Full Breakdown)

The total cost to raise one pig from weaner to market weight in the Philippines runs ₱9,600 to ₱14,900 for backyard operations and ₱12,800 to ₱19,200 for commercial setups. Feed alone accounts for 60-70% of that figure. Below is the full itemized breakdown so you can estimate costs for your specific situation.

For a quick projection with your own numbers, use the Profit Simulator.

Master Cost Table: Weaner to Market Weight (Per Head)

This table covers the full cycle from acquiring an 8-12 kg weaner piglet to selling a 90-100 kg market hog over approximately 4-5.5 months.

Cost Item	Backyard Estimate	Commercial Estimate	Notes
Weaner piglet (8-12 kg)	₱2,500 - ₱4,000	₱3,500 - ₱5,000	Commercial genetics cost more but grow faster
Feed — Pre-Starter/Starter (8-25 kg)	₱1,200 - ₱1,800	₱1,500 - ₱2,000	~30-40 kg feed @ ₱32-44/kg
Feed — Grower (25-60 kg)	₱2,500 - ₱3,500	₱3,000 - ₱4,000	~80-100 kg feed @ ₱26-32/kg
Feed — Finisher (60-100 kg)	₱2,800 - ₱4,000	₱3,500 - ₱5,000	~120-160 kg feed @ ₱24-30/kg
Vaccines and medications	₱200 - ₱500	₱300 - ₱600	Hog cholera, deworming, vitamins
Housing (amortized per head)	₱300 - ₱800	₱500 - ₱1,500	Pen depreciation over 5-10 year life
Utilities (water, electricity)	₱100 - ₱300	₱200 - ₱500	Cooling, lighting, water system
Labor (amortized per head)	Family labor	₱300 - ₱600	Commercial: hired caretaker share
Total per head	₱9,600 - ₱14,900	₱12,800 - ₱19,200

Backyard operations save on labor (family-run) and housing (simpler structures), but typically have worse FCR and higher mortality, which can offset those savings. Commercial setups spend more upfront but achieve better feed efficiency and uniformity.

Feed Cost Detail by Growth Phase

Feed is the largest cost component. Here is what to expect per phase using commercial pre-mixed feeds at early 2026 prices.

Growth Phase	Weight Range	Feed Needed	Days	Price/50 kg Sack	Sacks Needed	Cost
Pre-Starter	8 - 15 kg	8 - 12 kg	12 - 18	₱1,800 - ₱2,200	0.2 - 0.3	₱360 - ₱550
Starter	15 - 25 kg	20 - 28 kg	18 - 25	₱1,500 - ₱1,850	0.4 - 0.6	₱600 - ₱1,050
Grower	25 - 60 kg	80 - 100 kg	40 - 55	₱1,300 - ₱1,600	1.6 - 2.0	₱2,080 - ₱3,200
Finisher	60 - 100 kg	120 - 160 kg	45 - 55	₱1,200 - ₱1,500	2.4 - 3.2	₱2,880 - ₱4,800
Total		228 - 300 kg	115 - 153		4.6 - 6.1	₱5,920 - ₱9,600

Major commercial feed brands in the Philippines include B-MEG (San Miguel), Thunderbird, Vitarich, Pilmico (Aboitiz), and Cargill. Prices vary by 10-15% across regions and distributors. Buying in bulk (by the pallet) typically saves ₱50-100 per sack.

For a more detailed analysis of feed economics and locally mixed rations, see The Real Cost of Pig Feed in the Philippines.

Vaccines and Medication Checklist

A basic health program for grow-out pigs in Philippine conditions:

Item	When	Cost per Head	Notes
Hog cholera vaccine	Day 1 and booster at 45 days	₱40 - ₱80	Required — classical swine fever prevention
Iron dextran injection	Day 3 (if from own sow)	₱15 - ₱25	Prevents piglet anemia. Not needed if buying weaners already treated
Deworming (ivermectin/fenbendazole)	Day 30 and Day 75	₱30 - ₱60	Two rounds minimum for grow-out
Vitamins (B-complex, ADE)	Monthly or as needed	₱40 - ₱80	Stress periods, post-vaccination
Antibiotic reserve	As needed	₱50 - ₱200	Respiratory or enteric disease. Consult vet
Wound spray / antiseptic	As needed	₱20 - ₱40	Tail biting, pen injuries
Total health program		₱195 - ₱485

Tip: vaccinate before or on the day of arrival. Stressed weaners that are not vaccinated immediately are the highest-risk group for hog cholera outbreaks.

Breakeven Calculation

Once you know your total cost per head, calculating breakeven is straightforward:

Breakeven ₱/kg = Total Cost / Target Market Weight

Scenario	Total Cost	Target Weight	Breakeven ₱/kg	Market Price ₱/kg	Profit/Head
Backyard (low cost)	₱9,600	95 kg	₱101	₱185	₱7,975
Backyard (average)	₱12,000	100 kg	₱120	₱185	₱6,500
Commercial (average)	₱15,000	100 kg	₱150	₱195	₱4,500
Commercial (high cost)	₱19,200	100 kg	₱192	₱195	₱300

At current market conditions (early 2026), backyard operations with good management can achieve ₱4,500-₱8,000 profit per head. Commercial operations run tighter margins but compensate with volume and consistency. The key variable is feed cost — a ₱2/kg increase in feed price adds roughly ₱500-₱600 to total cost per head.

For more on breakeven analysis, see Pig Farming Breakeven Calculator.

10-Head Batch Example

Here is what a small backyard operator raising 10 pigs per batch might expect:

Item	Per Head	10-Head Batch
Weaners	₱3,500	₱35,000
Feed (all phases)	₱7,500	₱75,000
Vaccines/meds	₱350	₱3,500
Housing (amortized)	₱500	₱5,000
Utilities	₱200	₱2,000
Total investment	₱12,050	₱120,500
Revenue (100 kg @ ₱185/kg)	₱18,500	₱185,000
Gross profit	₱6,450	₱64,500
Mortality adjustment (5%)		-₱9,250 (0.5 head lost)
Net profit (after mortality)		₱55,250

That is approximately ₱55,000 profit on ₱120,000 invested over 4-5 months — a 46% return on capital. The catch: you need the full ₱120,000 upfront, revenue arrives only at the end, and one disease outbreak can wipe the batch.

Run Your Own Numbers

Every operation is different. Feed prices, weaner source, mortality rate, and local market price determine actual profit. These tools allow modeling for specific conditions:

Profit Simulator — input costs and see projected profit per head and per batch
Feed Calculator — estimate feed consumption and cost by growth phase

Bisaya / Cebuano

Ang pinakadako nga gasto sa pagpauswag og baboy mao ang feeds — mga 60-70% sa tanan nimong gasto. Mao nga importante ang pagbantay sa imong feed consumption ug presyo. Kung mopalit ka og weaner, ilista dayon ang tanan nimong gastos — feeds, bakuna, tambal, tubig, kuryente — aron mahibaw-an nimo kung pila ang imong breakeven price. Kung wala ka mahibaw-an sa imong gasto, dili nimo mahibaw-an kung nagganansya ba o nalugi ka. Gamita ang Profit Simulator aron makita ang imong posible nga kita base sa imong tinuod nga sitwasyon.