The Philippines increased meat imports

Published 2022년 5월 2일

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The Filipino market experienced a 24.5% increase in meat imports in the first quarter of 2022, totaling 262,900 tonnes, as reported by the Bureau of Animal Industry. Pork products led the import volume with a 36.7% increase, followed by chicken and beef. Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands were the top suppliers of pork, while Brazil dominated the chicken and beef markets. The Filipino government is contemplating an extension of Executive Orders that have allowed certain meat imports to enter at reduced tariffs until the end of 2022.

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In the first quarter of 2022, the volume of meat imports in the Filipino market has increased by 24.5% reaching a total of 262,900 tonnes, according to data released by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). Pork products—mainly pork cuts and offal—accounted for over half of the total volume (138,700 tonnes), official data reveals. That is an increase of 36.7% compared with the same period last year.Chicken meat imports rose by 22.2% totaling 78,000 tonnes, while beef imports have grown by 11.9% reaching 33,400 tonnes. Spain was the main supplier of pork in the Filipino market (52,100 tonnes), while Brazil played the role of the main supplier of chicken meat and beef, 40,100 tonnes and ...

Source: EuroMeat