Philippines Reopens Market to Polish Pork
Polish Pork Gains Access to Key Southeast Asian Market
The Philippines has officially reopened its market to Polish pork and pork products, providing a timely export outlet for European producers grappling with oversupply and falling domestic prices.
According to reporting by S&P Global, the decision follows the Philippines’ recognition of regionalisation measures for African swine fever (ASF). This allows pork exports from Polish regions that are free of ASF, rather than enforcing a blanket national ban.
The Philippines has emerged as a rapidly growing destination for EU pork, with Polish exports to the country reaching around €67 million in 2024, up 63.5% year on year. The reopening strengthens Poland’s position in Southeast Asia at a time when bulk pork prices in Europe are under pressure due to intense intra-EU competition.
With a population of approximately 122 million, the Philippines is the world’s sixth-largest pork importer, making it a strategically important market for EU suppliers seeking to rebalance volumes away from saturated domestic channels.
The move also underlines the growing importance of ASF regionalisation frameworks in maintaining global pork trade flows despite ongoing disease challenges.
Source: S&P Global | 15 January 2026
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