Cebu PigletsHow much is a lechon baboy in Cebu? 2026 prices
A whole lechon cost about ₱8,000 in Talisay in July 2026, up from ₱7,000 (GMA Regional TV). Chopped lechon sold for ₱400/kg in Carcar and ₱500/kg in Talisay in September 2026 (suroy.ph). Prices rise in December.
Lechon prices in Cebu
| Source | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| GMA Regional TVWhole lechon, Talisay City | 21 Jul 2026 | ₱8,000 |
| GMA Regional TVPer kilo, Talisay food park | 21 Jul 2026 | ₱900/kg |
| suroy.phPer kilo, Carcar | Sep 2026 | ₱400/kg |
| suroy.phPer kilo, Talisay | Sep 2026 | ₱500/kg |
| suroy.phWhole lechon, small 15–20 kg | Sep 2026 | ₱8,000–11,000 |
| suroy.phWhole lechon, medium 21–25 kg | Sep 2026 | ₱11,000–14,000 |
| suroy.phWhole lechon, large 26–30 kg | Sep 2026 | ₱14,000–16,000 |
| suroy.phWhole lechon, extra large 31–35 kg | Sep 2026 | ₱16,000–18,000 |
Why prices change
December peak
₱600–800/kg quotes are usually Christmas prices (suroy.ph, Sep 2026).
Hog supply
The Negros entry ban raised whole lechon by about ₱1,000 (GMA, 21 Jul 2026).
Live hog price
Cheaper live pigs mean cheaper lechon — see live hog price.
Questions
How much is a whole lechon in Cebu?
About ₱8,000 in Talisay City in July 2026, up from ₱7,000 (GMA Regional TV, 21 Jul 2026). By size, suroy.ph reported ₱8,000–11,000 for 15–20 kg up to ₱16,000–18,000 for 31–35 kg in September 2026.
How much is lechon per kilo in Cebu?
₱400/kg in Carcar and ₱500/kg in Talisay in September 2026 (suroy.ph). GMA Regional TV reported about ₱900/kg at the Talisay food park in July 2026.
How much is a lechon de leche in Cebu?
We have not found a dated news or government price for lechon de leche in Cebu yet; we add it here when one is published. For a live suckling pig, multiply its weight by the live price per kilo. Gepanagas Farm takes pre-orders for suckling pigs.
Why is lechon more expensive in December?
Demand peaks at Christmas. suroy.ph notes that ₱600–800/kg quotes online are usually December peak prices.
Why did lechon prices go up in 2026?
Cebu banned live hogs and pork from ASF-affected Negros from 7 Jul 2026, cutting the hog supply lechon makers relied on (GMA Regional TV, 21 Jul 2026).
How much does a live pig for lechon cost?
Live weight × the price per kilo. A 30 kg pig at ₱208.73/kg (PSA, Central Visayas, June 2026) is about ₱6,262. See live hog price.
