Meat imports into the Philippines rose 33% in the first half of the year to over 870,000 metric tons, Philstar Biz reported, with the increase driven primarily by higher pork shipments.
The surge in pork imports reflects the country's continued reliance on foreign supply to meet domestic demand, as local production struggles to keep pace. The data covers arrivals from January to June.
The trend suggests that import dependency for meat products remains high, with implications for local livestock farmers and food prices. No breakdown by meat type was provided beyond the note on pork.