Pork production in the Philippines is expected to increase by 2026.

Source: Nhachannuoi.vn The pork production in the Philippines is expected to increase by 2% in 2026, reaching 980,000 tons, thanks to the government-controlled vaccination against African Swine Fever (ASF), enhanced biosecurity measures by the pork industry, and the adoption of modern technologies. Lower feed prices are expected to reduce farming costs and increase profits. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, due to the resurgence of African Swine Fever in the second half of 2024, pork production in 2024 decreased by 5% compared to 2023 and by 5.6% in the first half of 2025. Additionally, the pig population as of July 1, 2025, is 9.01 million, the lowest since 2019. In 2026, pork consumption is forecast to increase by 4% to 1.73 million tons due to stable population growth and strong economic growth. The Philippine government also continues to implement measures to control inflation within the target range, helping consumers access meat products at ...