Philippines pork imports are down this year.
According to data from the Bureau of Animal Industry, Philippine pork imports decreased by 30% in October. Imports for the month totaled 45,604 tonnes, compared to the 61,927 tonnes imported in October 2022.
Cumulative pork imports from January to October reached 504,308 t, representing a 19% decrease compared to the same period in 2022.
November 24, 2023/ 333 Staff with information from Bureau of Animal Industry/ Philippines.
https://www.bai.gov.ph
Gary RowleyDoes anyone have an explantion for the decrease in Philippine imports of pork between 2022 & 2023?
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