The Southeast Asia Global Market Report by Genesus has highlighted several key developments in the Philippine pork industry. It notes a rise in the price of select sows, although not uniformly across the country, with some southern provinces experiencing only slight price increases above livestock costs. The report also points out a shift in consumer preference towards domestic pork over imported frozen pork, attributed to marketing campaigns advocating for local production.
Furthermore, the report addresses the issue of increasing animal feed prices, with record highs in corn, wheat, and both types of oil, though temporary relief is anticipated from upcoming soybean meal imports from Argentina. In conjunction with the easing of the Covid-19 epidemic and the anticipated reopening of tourism, pork demand is expected to surge. However, the pork industry faces challenges, including outbreaks of African swine fever in key production areas, which have impacted major manufacturers.