The Philippines has become Brazil’s second-largest market for pork products, with imports soaring 65 percent to 84,279 metric tons in the first half of the year, according to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA).
This surge in imports is driven by the need to compensate for domestic supply shortages caused by African swine fever (ASF), which has significantly impacted the country’s swine population.
Brazil’s pork exports to the Philippines now account for about 14 percent of its total exports.
With the recent accreditation of Brazil’s inspection system, Philippine buyers have access to a broader range of Brazilian pork suppliers.
This development comes as Brazil, the world’s fourth-largest pork producer, continues to see growth in its export markets.
Source : PhilNews24 | August 7, 2024
