Pig offal market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The market for pig offal in the Philippines contracted sharply from 330.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 240.5 thousand tons in 2021. This decline was primarily driven by a significant drop in domestic production, which fell from 324.8 thousand tons to 237.5 thousand tons over the same period. Outbreaks of African Swine Fever, which began affecting local hog production, were a key factor in reducing output. During this time, the market operated under strict regulatory measures, including the Meat Inspection Code and DA Administrative Order No. 6, which established handling rules for chilled and frozen meats based on standards from countries like the US and Canada.

From 2021, the market entered a recovery phase, reaching 254.9 thousand tons in 2023. This turnaround was supported by a rise in imports, which increased to 5.6 thousand tons in 2022. In 2024, the government implemented Executive Order No. 128 to temporarily reduce import duties on fresh, chilled, or frozen pork. This measure aimed to address supply shortages and led to a surge in imports to 13.8 thousand tons. Continued African Swine Fever outbreaks maintained pressure on local production, prompting state agencies to monitor inventories and enforce rules against selling frozen meat in wet markets without proper refrigeration to ensure food safety.

Production pig offal in the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines ranked fourth globally in pig offal production.

Top producers of pig offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig offal, 2017-2020

Pig offal production in the Philippines declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 300.0 thousand tonnes, marking a 6.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017–2020 period, production fell by 10.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.6%.

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

Exports pig offal from the Philippines

According to market overview data, the Philippines did not export any pig offal between 2017 and 2020.

Imports pig offal to the Philippines

Imports in kind, t

The volume of pig offal imports into the Philippines dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 788 tonnes, showing a sharp 55.3% decrease from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 72.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -34.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States accounted for 70.6% of all pig offal imports by volume into the Philippines, while the remainder was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

In 2020, the Philippines imported pig offal worth 10 973 thousand US dollars, a 48.5% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports declined by 36.2%, averaging an annual drop of 13.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 21 322 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 24.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Australia together dominated the value of pig offal imports into the Philippines, with other markets playing relatively minor roles individually.

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

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