Philippines’ beef imports increased by 50% in January
According to data from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), in January the Philippines imported 138,000 tons of meat, 48,000 tons more than in January 2024.
Local pork production remains insufficient, which creates the need for imports, according to the Meat Importers and Traders Association (MITA). As a result, pork imports grew by 65%, reaching 70,449 tons.