Philippines: expected increase in pork production by 2026

Pork production in the Philippines is expected to increase by 2% in 2026, reaching 980,000 tons, thanks to the expansion of the government's vaccination program against African swine fever (ASF), the reinforcement of biosecurity measures implemented by the sector, and the incorporation of modern technologies available. The reduction in feed costs should also ease expenses and improve profitability. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, pork production fell by 5% year-on-year in 2024 and by 5.6% in the first half of 2025 due to the resurgence of ASF in the second half of 2024. In addition, the pig census as of July 1, 2025, was 9.01 million head, the lowest level since 2019. By 2026, pork consumption is expected to grow by 4% to 1.73 million tons, driven by sustained population growth and strong economic growth. The Philippine government continues to implement measures to keep inflation within the target, allowing consumers access to meat products at more affordable ...