Philippines: Surge in meat imports amidst ASF outbreaks

The country has imported more than 600,000 tons of meat in the first half of the year.

The Department of Agriculture reported that the country imported 647,000 tons of meat in the first six months of the year, up 9% from the same period in 2023 (590,000 tons). The largest volume was for pork at 317,000 tons, followed by chicken at 222,000 tons.

Imports were greater this year due to the limited supply of local pork due to the African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, and the low production in the poultry sector caused by the El Niño and avian influenza.

Executive Order (EO) No. 62 approved by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to lend stability and predictably for meat importers until 2028. Under EO 62, the lower tariffs for pork, fresh, chilled, or frozen meat will remain at 15% for in-quota and 25% for out-quota.

July 17, 2024/ Philippine News Agency/ Philippines.
https://www.pna.gov.ph

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