Philippines poultry imports rise ahead of festive season

The Philippines is preparing for the festive season, a period characterized by increased demand for food supplies. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the country imported 173,200 tonnes of chicken meat in the final quarter of 2025, marking the highest quarterly volume for that year.

Total chicken meat imports for 2025 reached 545,700 tonnes, with nearly one-third of that volume arriving during the last three months. This represents a 39.1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. The European Union has been a significant supplier, exporting approximately 67,300 tonnes of poultry meat to the Philippines in 2025, a growth of over 63 percent from the previous year.