Philippine pork production and consumption to increase in 2025

Sep 16, 2024

While domestic pork production is forecast at 1.06 million MT (MMT) CWE, up almost 2% from the 2024 estimate, production levels will remain below pre-African swine fever levels through 2025. Improving disease conditions are expected in the second half of 2025, but the country continues to contend with ASF outbreaks in all three regions of the country: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, which is limiting herd rebuilding and future pork production in the remainder of 2024 and early 2025.

Pork consumption in the Philippines in 2025 is forecast to increase by 2% to 1.58 MMT CWE. Economic growth and population expansion will support this increased consumption, albeit tempered by overall inflation.

Pork imports are expected to reach 510,000 MT CWE in 2025, up over 6% from 2024. Continued animal disease challenges, strong economic growth, and forecast population increases will push imports upward. Department Order 3 (DO No. 3), which expanded the access of Brazilian exporters to ship pork to the Philippines, also supports the forecast increase in pork imports in 2025.

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Video: Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.