Alliaceous vegetables market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the alliaceous vegetables market in the Philippines fell sharply from 364.4 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 253.9 thousand tonnes in 2019. This contraction was primarily driven by the implementation of Republic Act No. 10611 (Food Safety Act of 2013), which introduced stringent regulatory requirements for the importation of fresh vegetables, including SPS Import Clearance and compliance with food safety standards. These measures caused imports to plummet from 179.7 thousand tonnes to just 21.2 thousand tonnes, outweighing a simultaneous increase in domestic production.

From 2020 to 2022, the market recovered and then stabilized. In 2020, market volume rose to 284.3 thousand tonnes as import levels partially recovered and consumer preferences shifted towards supermarkets and weekend markets perceived as offering greater safety and convenience. Over the next two years, the market hovered around 273 thousand tonnes. Government efforts to enhance market transparency through the Agriculture Marketing Information System, the imposition of Suggested Retail Prices for key items like garlic and onions to curb profiteering, and the expansion of online fresh vegetable delivery services all contributed to stabilizing supply and prices during this period.

In 2023, the market expanded again, reaching 303.9 thousand tonnes, an 11.5% increase from the previous year. Domestic production rose to 273.3 thousand tonnes, indicating continued growth in local output.

Production alliaceous vegetables in the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

The Philippines saw its alliaceous vegetables production rise for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 240.8 K t of these vegetables, marking a 3.0% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 22.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 184.7 K t, with the largest decline that year at 6.3%. Conversely, the most significant increase occurred in 2019, when production jumped by 26.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from the Philippines

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, showing a dramatic 32-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, the Philippines exported 0.4 K t of alliaceous vegetables, representing a sharp 58.1% decrease from 2019. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 K t, while the maximum was in 2019 at 1.1 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 95.9%, and the most substantial increase was in 2019, soaring by 3,140.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for alliaceous vegetables was heavily centered on Singapore, which accounted for 87.7% of total flows. Other markets played a much smaller role, forming a less significant part of the export landscape.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over this period. Exports in value terms varied significantly, with a 16-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the trough in 2018. In 2020, the Philippines exported alliaceous vegetables worth 227 K $ US, reflecting a sharp 60.6% decline from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 51 K $ US, with the largest drop that year at 93.7%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, rising by 1,028.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017–2020, the export structure in value terms was dominated by Singapore, which absorbed 85.8% of total flows. A large number of other partners contributed to the remaining share, but their individual impacts were minor.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from the Philippines in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to the Philippines

Imports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import volumes hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with an 8.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Philippines imported 44.0 K t of alliaceous vegetables, equivalent to a sharp 107.5% increase compared to 2019. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 21.2 K t, while the maximum was in 2018 at 179.7 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 88.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, China remained the dominant partner for imports in kind of alliaceous vegetables to the Philippines, holding a 70.7% share of total flows. Other markets collectively formed a long tail, contributing smaller portions to the import structure.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance displayed noticeable fluctuations during this time. Imports in value terms changed by a factor of 1.8, from the trough in 2017 to the peak in 2018. In 2020, imported alliaceous vegetables to the Philippines stood at 42 452 K $ US, up by 48.1% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 42 482 K $ US, with the largest decline in 2019 at 32.5%. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, rising by 75.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of alliaceous vegetables to the Philippines were largely concentrated on China, which accounted for 80.9% of total flows. Other countries together made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to the Philippines in value, 2017-2020