Argentine pork gains a foothold in the Philippines: seeking annual contracts in a key market

Argentina seeks to consolidate its entry into the Philippines pork market through a trade mission organized by the Argentine Embassy in Manila and the Argentine Chamber of Sausage and Pork Industry (Caicha). Companies such as Tutto Porky’s, La Piamontesa, and Alimentaria La Pompeya were part of the delegation. This year, national companies managed to enter this destination for the first time, which has become a strategic market since its opening in 2024. The Philippines, with over 112 million people, is one of the world's leading importers, where pork consumption represents between 55% and 60% of total animal meat consumption. Opportunity for diversification and value: The delegation held over 40 meetings with importers, traders, and local processors. Guillermo González Davis, general manager of Tutto Porky’s, explained that competing in this destination is a "huge opportunity" to place products that have little value in the Argentine domestic market. The company has already sent ...