Philippines: Livestock and Poultry Update

FAS Manila forecasts 2023 pork production at 1 million MT, as commercial pork producers plan to raise larger pigs. Pork imports, meanwhile, are forecast at 600,000 MT in response to lower tariffs that have been extended through December 31, 2023. FAS Manila forecasts 2023 chicken production at 1.36 million MT because of the growing economy, while the 2023 chicken imports forecast is at 475,000 MT based on stable demand.