Frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The frozen vegetables market in the Philippines, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, showed initial stability from 2018 to 2020, with a dip in production and market volume in 2019 followed by a slight recovery. Market size in physical terms hovered around 43 000 t, while in value it eased from 54.8 млн долл. США to 52.0 млн долл. США.

A clear expansion phase began in 2021, with market volume growing to 49 021 t by 2023, supported by a steady rise in domestic production and a sharp increase in imports, which reached 5 981 t. In 2023, a 4.5% decline in cabbage production tightened the supply of a key raw material, and rising farmgate prices for carrots increased input costs for processors.

Imports surged to 11 248 t in 2024, reflecting strong underlying demand. This growth aligns with shifting consumer preferences towards plant-based and minimalistic vegan products, where vegetables are central ingredients. Market innovation also accelerated with the emergence of sustainable seafood alternatives utilizing vegetables, while trends favoring eco-friendly packaging and transparent sourcing further stimulated consumption.

Production frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize in the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines ranked 20th globally in the production of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize.

Top producers of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

In 2020, the Philippines produced 42 210 tonnes of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, representing a slight increase of 0.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 2.1%, averaging an annual decline of 0.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 41 815 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 43 895 tonnes. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.7%, whereas the biggest increase was in 2018, at 1.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The Philippines experienced a third consecutive year of decline in the production value of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize. In 2020, the output was valued at 50 406 thousand US dollars, showing a minor decrease of 0.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 8.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.8%.

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

Exports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize from the Philippines

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, from the Philippines declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 1 836 tonnes, reflecting a significant drop of 20.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 49.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -20.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Canada, and Qatar were the primary destinations for the Philippines' exports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize. The United States accounted for 32.7% of export volumes, Canada for 32.6%, and Qatar for 8.6%, together making up 74.0% of total exports.

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

Export values of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, from the Philippines fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 192 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial decrease of 21.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export values declined by 52.7%, with a CAGR of -22.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, the United States, and Qatar were the leading markets for the Philippines' exports in value terms. Canada held a 38.1% share, the United States 25.9%, and Qatar 7.6%, collectively accounting for 71.5% 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 frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize to the Philippines

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, into the Philippines declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3 102 tonnes, showing a strong decrease of 10.4% from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 665 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase also in 2018 at 17.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China dominated the import structure in volume terms for frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, consistently representing 91.9% of total imports.

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

After two years of growth, import values of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, into the Philippines declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 3 802 thousand US dollars, constituting a reduction of 11.2% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, import values increased by 50.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 14.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 4 284 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 38.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the nearly exclusive supplier of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, to the Philippines, accounting for 92.5% of total import values.

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

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