Oranges market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the orange market in the Philippines increased from 21 626 t in 2018 to a peak of 27 314 t in 2021. This growth coincided with the accelerated adoption of e-commerce and digital payments, which improved consumer access to imported oranges, while domestic production steadily declined. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused supply chain disruptions and shifted consumer behavior toward online shopping, contributing to a temporary market dip.

The market contraction to 23 767 t in 2022 was influenced by the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility Act, which raised packaging costs for food producers. Concurrent global supply chain disruptions and inflation reduced household purchasing power, further dampening demand. The 2022 opening of The Orange Bucket's largest restaurant branch highlighted growth in food service, a segment that supports orange consumption.

By 2023, the market volume fell to 20 549 t. Consumer preferences continued to emphasize convenience and sustainability, with mobile shopping and digital payments remaining dominant. These trends shaped purchasing channels, even as broader economic pressures and higher packaging costs from earlier regulations weighed on overall market size.

Production oranges in the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

The Philippines' orange production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1,783 tonnes of oranges, marking a significant 15.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 32.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.2%.

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

Exports oranges from the Philippines

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, the Philippines' cross-border shipments of oranges totaled 0.0 tonnes, representing a sharp 88.5% drop from 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines' orange exports in kind were primarily directed towards Sweden and Qatar, which together accounted for 91.3% of total flows, while other destinations played a minor role.

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

In 2020, the Philippines' orange exports reached 0.0 thousand US dollars, down by 85.5% compared to the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Philippines' orange exports in value terms were largely focused on Sweden and Qatar, with their combined share reaching 91.5% of total flows, and other destinations contributing minimally.

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 oranges to the Philippines

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, the Philippines' volume of orange imports amounted to 23,872 tonnes, showing a slight decrease of 2.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 23.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -8.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 19,261 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 38.0% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a 27.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia (35.9% of imports in kind), China (28.8% of imports in kind), and Pakistan (20.2% of imports in kind) were the main suppliers of oranges to the Philippines, collectively accounting for 84.9% of total imports in kind.

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

The Philippines' orange import volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 22,325 thousand US dollars, reflecting a notable 16.7% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 3.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 15,013 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 30.6% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a 27.4% rise.

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

In 2017–2020, Australia (42.2% of imports in value terms), China (28.1% of imports in value terms), and Pakistan (15.9% of imports in value terms) remained the top suppliers of oranges to the Philippines, together making up 86.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

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