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Spinach market in the Philippines

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh spinach in the Philippines measured 727.6 tons in 2018 but contracted to 667.5 tons the following year. The 2018 introduction of a sugar tax prompted the food and beverage industry to focus on healthier formulations, a shift that reinforced longer-term consumer interest in fresh, nutritious vegetables like spinach.

A steady recovery began in 2020, with the market volume expanding to 706.1 tons by 2023. This growth was supported by evolving demand: in 2022, consumers sought conveniently packaged produce with transparent sourcing and safety certifications, alongside a rising appreciation for local flavors. The following year, the physical retail landscape for fresh food widened through new bazaars, markets, and community cafe spaces, improving accessibility while market-driven innovations intensified competition.

Entering 2024, the farm-to-table philosophy gained momentum, with restaurants and food businesses establishing direct partnerships with local growers to secure fresh and sustainable spinach supplies. Consumer emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients continued to shape purchasing behavior, aligning with the broader trend toward health-conscious eating.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the Philippines
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production spinach in the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of spinach, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of spinach, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Spinach production in the Philippines rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, the country produced 672.4 t of spinach, marking a 2.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production decreased by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 658.4 t, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 4.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.9%)	(0.3%)	2.1%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports spinach from the Philippines

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines' spinach exports in kind were almost exclusively directed to Qatar, which accounted for 100.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the Philippines' spinach exports in value terms remained heavily concentrated on Qatar, representing 100.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the Philippines in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports spinach to the Philippines

Imports in kind, kg

The import market for spinach in the Philippines showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 7 355 kg, down 19.1% from 2019. The peak occurred in 2018 with 67 557 kg, creating a 9.2-fold difference between the highest and lowest years. The largest annual decline was recorded in 2019 at 86.5%, while the most significant increase happened in 2018 at 813.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	813.1%	(86.5%)	(19.1%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France was the primary supplier of spinach to the Philippines, accounting for 73.1% of total imports in kind, with the remaining share distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The import market in value terms displayed volatility over the observed period. Imports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 4.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Philippines imported spinach worth [value_last_year] US dollars, representing an 11.0% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 72 304 US dollars. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 66.1%, while the most substantial increase was in 2018 at 326.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	326.8%	(66.1%)	(11.0%)	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France and China together accounted for 81.6% of the Philippines' total spinach imports in value terms, with the remaining volume distributed across smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io