The Philippines' meat imports have increased in the first 8 months of 2022
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Published Sep 28, 2022
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The latest data from the Department of Livestock Production of the Philippines (BAI) shows that, in the first eight months of 2022, the country imported 851,840 tons of meat and meat products.
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In which, pork accounted for more than half of the total imported meat volume, or 54%, at 464,840 tons, up 20.56% over the same period last year. This exceeded the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecast for pork imports. Previously, USDA forecast pork imports to reach 400,000 tons this year, due to the reduction of import tax on pork extended under Ordinance (EO) 171. According to EO 171, the import tax rate of 15% for pork imported within the quota and 25% for pork imported outside the quota will be extended until December 31, 2022 to lower prices and stabilize prices. domestic pork supply. Sliced pork was imported the most with 206,320 tons, followed by offal 143,560 tons. Pork imported the most from Spain with 154,540 tons, Canada 86,910 tons and Brazil with 48,120 tons. Next, chicken accounted for 23.73% of the total volume, reaching 244,800 tons, down 5% from 260,310 tons in the same period last year. Boneless chicken was the most imported product with 148,380 tons, ...
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