Frozen vegetables market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for frozen vegetables in the Philippines expanded consistently from 45 226 tons in 2018 to 75 932 tons in 2023, with growth accelerating after 2020. The sharp increase in 2021, when the market jumped by over 9 000 tons, marked the beginning of a sustained expansion. By 2023, rising consumer interest in vegetarian and plant-based options, fueled by health and sustainability concerns, became a clear driver of demand for frozen vegetable products.

On the supply side, ongoing research into varietal improvement for key vegetables and the involvement of state-owned Department of Agriculture research stations have supported production quality since 2018. In 2024, Severe Tropical Storm Kristine disrupted supplies from key growing regions, causing price spikes and a surge in imports to 27 797 tons. The Agricultural Tariffication Act, signed in late 2024, aims to address supply shortages and price inflation in the vegetable market.

Production frozen vegetables in the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines ranked as the 28th largest producer of frozen vegetables globally.

Top producers of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, the Philippines produced 42 210 tons of frozen vegetables, representing a 0.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 2.1%, averaging an annual decrease of 0.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 41 815 tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 43 895 tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 4.7% decrease, whereas the largest rise was in 2018 with a 1.8% increase.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Frozen vegetables production in the Philippines declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 51 460 thousand US dollars, showing a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 9.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.4%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 63 704 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decrease happened in 2019 with an 18.1% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with an 11.7% rise.

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

Exports frozen vegetables from the Philippines

Exports in kind, t

Frozen vegetables exports from the Philippines decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 897 tons, down by 29.0% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 49.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 557 tons. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 41.4% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 22.3% rise.

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 top contributors to frozen vegetables exports in volume terms. The United States accounted for 28.6% of exports, Canada for 28.0%, and Qatar for 7.4%, collectively making up 63.9% of total export flows.

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

The value of frozen vegetables exports from the Philippines declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 313 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 30.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 53%, averaging an annual decline of 22.3%. The peak value was in 2018 at 6 613 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decrease was in 2019 with a 49.6% fall, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 34.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates were the leading markets for frozen vegetables exports in value terms, together accounting for 62.5% 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 to the Philippines

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, frozen vegetables imports into the Philippines totaled 5 349 tons, marking a 15.6% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 15%, with an average annual decline of 5.3%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 6 334 tons. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 7.6% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated frozen vegetables imports into the Philippines in volume terms, capturing 85.2% of total flows, while other markets contributed smaller shares.

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

Following two years of growth, frozen vegetables imports into the Philippines declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 6 336 thousand US dollars, showing a solid decrease of 14.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 7 449 thousand US dollars. The largest increase was in 2019 with a 31.5% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China was the primary source for frozen vegetables imports into the Philippines in value terms, accounting for 86.2% of total flows, with other markets making up the remainder.

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

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