Chicken meat and offal market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The chicken meat and offal market in the Philippines expanded from 1.7 million tonnes in 2018 to over 1.9 million tonnes by 2023. This growth was initially driven by a shift in consumer preferences, as chicken overtook pork as the most consumed protein in the country for the first time in 2019. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted supply chains and temporarily reduced market volume to 1.73 million tonnes.

Following the pandemic, the market recovered and continued to grow, reaching 1.87 million tonnes in 2022 and 1.91 million tonnes in 2023. A key factor was poultry's affordability, with prices nearly half those of red meat, which encouraged higher consumption. In 2023, chicken production increased by 7.67% year-on-year despite El Niño conditions, leading to lower retail prices and further stimulating demand.

Recent developments include significant investments in production capacity and cold-chain infrastructure. San Miguel Corp announced a $1.2 billion plan to expand poultry operations with new mega farms, while logistics companies are expanding cold storage networks to enhance supply security. These investments, along with continued imports to meet demand, support the market's expansion.

Production chicken meat and offal in the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, the Philippines ranked as the 21st largest producer of chicken meat and offal between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Following two years of growth, chicken meat and offal production in the Philippines declined. In 2020, the country produced 1 394 K t, representing a moderate decrease of 6.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 484 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 10.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of improvement, the value of chicken meat and offal production in the Philippines fell. In 2020, output was valued at 4 899 M $ US, corresponding to a 5.6% drop compared to the previous year. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 5 192 M $ US, with the largest annual increase also occurring in 2019 at 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports chicken meat and offal from the Philippines

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest exports were recorded in 2020 at 0.3 K t, while the highest occurred in 2017, reflecting an 8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports decreased by 75.4% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 85.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 239.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Japan accounted for nearly all chicken meat and offal exports from the Philippines, representing 99.8% of total export volumes.

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, M $ US

Export values experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1.1 M $ US, while the highest was in 2017, showing an 8.8-fold difference. In 2020, exports declined dramatically by 75.3% year-over-year. The largest decrease occurred in 2018 at 86.4%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 237.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines' export value structure showed strong dependence on Japan, which absorbed 99.9% of total export flows.

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 chicken meat and offal to the Philippines

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, chicken meat and offal imports into the Philippines declined. In 2020, imports reached approximately 336.0 K t, showing only marginal fluctuation compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 29.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 337.7 K t, with the largest annual increase also occurring in 2019 at 18.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States (31.3% of import volume), the Netherlands (26.4%), and Brazil (16.0%) were the largest contributors to chicken meat and offal imports into the Philippines, together accounting for 73.7% of total import flows.

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, M $ US

Following two years of increase, the value of chicken meat and offal imports into the Philippines declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 320.1 M $ US, marking a small decrease of 1.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 35.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 324.3 M $ US, with the largest annual increase also occurring in 2019 at 20.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States (35.0% of import value), the Netherlands (24.2%), and Brazil (15.6%) formed the core of chicken meat and offal imports into the Philippines, together accounting for 74.8% of total import flows.

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

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