Philippines seen importing more fresh fruits

Published 2021년 12월 2일

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The Philippine market for fruit imports has experienced a 36% increase in 2020, totaling $695 million, driven by the pandemic-fueled trend of consuming more fresh fruits for health. In 2021, this growth is projected to reach 5%. However, the United States saw a 35% drop in fresh fruit exports to the Philippines due to ocean freight issues, although a recovery to $50 million is anticipated once global supply chain pressures ease. The top fruit exporters to the Philippines are the United States, China, and Australia, with apples, mandarins, oranges, and grapes being the most popular imports. The Philippine Department of Agriculture is encouraging the public to support local fruits to strengthen the domestic fruit industry and provide better income for farmers.

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Philippine fruit importation has grown substantially and is seen to further rise with more Filipinos incorporating healthy food into their diet amid the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its latest report, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) here in Manila said global exports of fresh fruits to the Philippines increased by 36 percent to $695 million in 2020 over 2019 , and are forecast to grow five percent in 2021. “Since the start of COVID-19, Philippine consumers have incorporated more fresh fruit into their diet,” USDA-FAS Manila said. In 2020, the US’ fresh fruits exports to the Philippines dropped 35 percent to $32.5 million due to ocean freight challenges that continue to persist. But, USDA-FAS Manila said traders are optimistic that once the pressure on the global supply chain eases, US fresh fruit exports to the Philippines will bounce back to $50 million in annual sales. Right now, the top exporting countries of ...

Source: Mb