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Swine Industry Profile

The Philippine swine industry is participated by players through various levels and sectors. These include the input sector (breeders, and feeds and pharmaceutical suppliers), farm sector, and processing sector. Two general farm types are present in the country – backyard and commercial farms. Backyard farms usually have 1 to 20 adult hogs, 1 to 10 adult hogs with 1 to 21 young hogs, or 1 to 40 young hogs. Commercial farms, on the other hand, have more than 20 adult hogs or more than 10 adult hogs with at least 22 young hogs or more than 40 young hogs. Unlike backyard hog farms, commercial hog farms are usually backward integrated and produce their own feeds for production. In 2015, 64 percent of the national swine inventory was contributed by backyard farms, with the remaining 36 percent sourced from commercial. Based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) as of 2019, the top swine-producing provinces in the country are Bulacan, Batangas, Bukidnon, Tarlac, and Rizal. Based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) as of 2019, the top swine-producing provinces in the country are Bulacan, Batangas, Bukidnon, Tarlac, and Rizal.

Problems in the Industry

With the continuously increasing demand for pork, there is a constant struggle to supply feeds for swine production. However, production of corn, which is a main source of feed for pigs, is still yet to catch up with the demand. Thus, the swine inputs sub-sector has become highly dependent on importing feed ingredients, as well as health and veterinary materials. This results in higher input prices, which is eventually reflected in the retail prices of pork and its derivative products. Another issue being faced by the swine industry is the prevalence of the African Swine Fever (ASF), which is a serious viral disease affecting swine with almost 100% fatality rate. The Philippines confirmed its first ASF outbreak in July 2019 with cases coming from Luzon, Mindanao, Leyte, and Samar Islands. Several reports have also stated the presence of ASF from wild pigs/boars residing within the forests of Malibcong Municipality and Kalinga Province. Through Proclamation No. 1143 s. 2021, the country was declared to be in a state of calamity due to the drastic increase in ASF cases. As of May 2021, ASF has spread to 12 regions, 46 provinces, 493 cities and municipalities, and 2,561 villages.

Farm Gate Price

Data Source: Philippine Statistics Authority update as of May 30, 2024.

Retail Price

Data Source: Philippine Statistics Authority update as of May 30, 2024.

Volume

Data Source: Philippine Statistics Authority update as of May 30, 2024.

Policies & Programs

Swine Policies

Policy Type	Policy Number	Policy Year	Congress	Policy Title	Policy Description	Policy Objective	Policy Link	Commodity	Classification	info_encoder_stamp	info_date_stamp	filepath
Proclamation	Proclamation No. 1143 s. 2021	2021	Null	Declaring A State Of Calamity Throughout The Philippines Due To The African Swine Fever Outbreak	Section 2 of RA No. 8435, as amended, or the "Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997," adopts the principle of food security and provides to that all the State shall assure the availability, adequacy and accessibility of food supplies at all times. Since first reported in the country in 2019, the African Swine Fever (ASF) has spread to 12 regions, 46 provinces, 493 cities and municipalities and 2,571 barangays in the country, with new cases continuously being reported despite government interventions. The ASF is responsible for the significant reduction in the country's swine population by around three (3) million hogs, resulting in more than P100 Billion in losses to the local hog sector and allied industries, and leading to increased retail prices of pork products;	This declaration will help the national government and local government units to utilize appropriate funds, including the Quick Response Fund, in thei response efforts to contain thecontinuing spread of the ASF and restore normalcy in ASF-affected areas.	https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2021/05/10/proclamation-no-1143-s-2021/	Swine	Null	Jeff U.	05/27/2025	C:\Users\MISD-Jeff\Documents\PCAARRD\Formatting\Output\Swine_2025-05-27_processed.xlsx
Executive Order	Executive Order No. 134, s. 2021	2021	Null	Further Modifying The Rates Of Import Duty On Fresh, Chilled Or Frozen Meat Of Swine Under Section 1611 Of Republic Act No. 10863, Otherwise Known As The "Customs Modernization And Tariff Act," Repealing Executive Order No. 128 (S. 2021) For The Purpose	It remains imperative to reduce the tariff rates for pork products to achieve the objectives of EO No. 128, the government recognizes the plight of all concerned sectors and stakeholders, including the local hog industry, who will be affected by the tariff reduction.	The order seeks to repeal EO No. 128.	https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2021/05/15/executive-order-no-134-s-2021/	Swine	Null	Jeff U.	05/27/2025	C:\Users\MISD-Jeff\Documents\PCAARRD\Formatting\Output\Swine_2025-05-27_processed.xlsx
Administrative Order	Administrative Order No. 22	2020	Null	Directing All Government Agencies And Local Government Units To Strictly Implement And Comply With The "National Zoning And Movement Plan For African Swine Fever" Under Department Of Agriculture Administrative Circular No. 12 (S.2019)	The African Swine Fever (ASF), despite having no known effect to humans, is a severe and highly contagious viral disease affecting the domestic and wild pigs, with a case-fatality rate approaching 100%, caused by a resistant virus with no developed cure to date. The Department of Agriculture (DA), in its effort to manage , contain and control the ASF virus, has issued DA Administrative Circular No. 12 (s. 2019) on the "National Zoning and Movement Plan for the Prevention and Control of ASF," and has classified the country into various zones with respective movement protocols.	The order seeks the need to ensure consistent implementation and compliance with DA Administrative Circular NO. 12 to more effectively control the ASF virus toward its complete eradication.	https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2020/02feb/20200205-AO-22-RRD.pdf	Swine	Null	Jeff U.	05/27/2025	C:\Users\MISD-Jeff\Documents\PCAARRD\Formatting\Output\Swine_2025-05-27_processed.xlsx
Law	Republic Act No. 10536	2013	15th	An Act Amending Republic Act No. 9296, Otherwise Known As The Meat Inspection Code Of The Philippines	Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9296, otherwise known as "The Meat Inspection 2. Code of the Philippines," hereinafter referred to as the "Act" is hereby amended by inserting between 3 subsections 15 and 16, to be designated as subsection 16, to read, as follows: "SEC. 4.Definition ofTenns. -xxx 16. HOT MEAT - THE CARCASS OR PARTS OF CARCASS OR FOOD 6 ANIMALS WHICH WERE SLAUGHTERED FROM UNREGISTERED/ 7 UNACCREDITED MEAT ESTABLISHMENTS AND HAVE NOT UNDERGONE THE 8 REQUIRED INSPECTION. IT ALSO INCLUDES UNDOCUMENTED, ILLEGALLY 9 SHIPPED, AND UNREGISTERED CARCASS, PARTS OF CARCASS AND MEAT 10 PRODUCTS COMING FROM OTHER COUNTRIES AND THOSE THAT ARE 11 CLASSIFIED AS HOT MEAT BY THE NATIONAL MEAT INSPECTION SERVICE 12 (NMIS);"	NULL	http://senate.gov.ph/republic_acts/ra%2010536.pdf	Swine	Null	Jeff U.	05/27/2025	C:\Users\MISD-Jeff\Documents\PCAARRD\Formatting\Output\Swine_2025-05-27_processed.xlsx

Swine Programs

Agency	Program Title	Program Description
Department of Agriculture (DA)	National Livestock Program	The program aims to Increase livestock production and improve livestock productivity to help ensure the availability, accessibility and affordability of livestock products. It also aims to increase the income of livestock farmers by providing access to technology, resources, support services and infrastructure.
Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)	Swine Breeded Farm Accreditation Program	The swine accreditation program of BAI aims to have a better inventory of pig population, as well as upgrade the existing breeding stocks of smallholders' farms.
Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), Philippine Carabao Center (PCC)	Private-public partnership in the application of animal genomics to increase productivity and improve efficiency of the Philippine swine industry	Ten gene marker protocols associated with high litter size, fast growth rate, and meat qualities as well as seven markers for screening of genetic defects and disease resistance were optimized. A gene marker is used to identify different qualities or features in the DNA sequence, while gene marker protocols are official scientific records of scientific experimental observations. The adoption of the gene marker technology by the swine breeder farms is expected to increase productivity and efficiency in terms of number of pigs weaned and total weight of pigs produced per sow per year.
Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)	Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) preparedness program	The BAI program aims to maintain the Philippines’ FMD free status. BAI also regularly conducts disease surveillance, monitoring of livestock, and strict border control measures
Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)	Philippine native animal development program (native pigs)	The program aims to develop PPAs for conservation, production & marketing of native animals, promote the domesticated native animals as regular food for the Filipino, expand the contribution of the domesticated, food animals in the GDP in general & to agriculture in particular.
Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)	Organic livestock program	The organic livestock program of BAI is lodged under the National Organic Agriculture Program of the DA. The NOAP envisions the organic agriculture sector contributing to the country’s over-all agricultural growth and development, in terms of sustainability, competitiveness and food security.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)	Smallholder Livestock Development Program	The project’s aim was to use existing resources to produce milk and meat, basic food items in which the country was not self-sufficient. Increased livestock production by smallholder farmers would improve their incomes and increase rural employment by diversifying on-farm activities. The project included pilot schemes for milk production and backyard beef and goat production.

Notes on Statistics

ISP for Swine

DOST-PCAARRD, through the Swine ISP, supports R&D initiatives aimed at addressing the current problems in the swine industry, developing technologies and systems that are expected to improve productivity and production efficiency, and creating new opportunities to increase the overall competitiveness of the Philippine swine industry.

Strategic R&D

Strategic R&D is DOST-PCAARRD’s banner program comprising all R&D activities that are intended to generate outputs geared towards maximum economic and social benefits

Genome analysis and establishment of germ cell cryopreservation for Philippine native pig
Published On: May 24, 2022
The PCAARRD Governing Council approved a Three (3) year project titled “Genome analysis and establishment of germ cell cryopreservation for Philippine native pig” headed by...
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NICER Program on Establishment of Philippine Native Pig Research, Development and Extension Center
Published On: May 24, 2022
The PCAARRD Governing Council and DOST Executive Committee approved the implementation of a R&D program titled, “Program on Establishment of Philippine Native Pig Research, Development...
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Technologies

Products, equipment, and protocols or process innovations developed to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability in the agriculture and aquatic industries, and to achieve sustainable utilization and management of natural resources

Capacity Building

Capacity building efforts of DOST-PCAARRD seek to develop and enhance the R&D capabilities of researchers and academic or research institutions through graduate assistantships, non-degree trainings & development, and/or upgrading of research facilities.

Infrastructure Development

Philippine Native Pig Research, Development and Extension Center

Laboratory equipment inside the Swine Genetic Analytical Service Laboratory located at the Bureau of Animal Industry
Laboratory equipment inside the Swine Genetic Analytical Service Laboratory located at the Bureau of Animal Industry
Swine Genetic Analytical Service Laboratory Plaque

Policy Research & Advocacy

Analysis of policy concerns and advocacy of science-informed policies ensures that the AANR policy environment is conducive for S&T development and investments.

Prospects for Swine Farms in the Philippines
The demand for pork increases as the population increases. Given that Filipinos are pork-eaters, the per capita pork consumption of Filipinos is projected to continuously increase in the next 5 years. Also related to market demand is the emergence of niche markets for the industry. An example is natural or organic products, starting with native swine, where consumers are willing to pay a premium price for the products. ASEAN Integration would bring in an additional 500 million more consumers, meaning, the global market is right at the country’s backyard.

With the Philippines recognized and declared free from Foot and Mouth Disease without vaccination (by zones), along with the ASEAN integration, there is an opportunity for exportation of pork and pork products. This, however, is possible with the assumption that farms will be able to make their cost of production more competitive. There are also opportunities for contract growing as they not only provide the inputs but also the technological and financial assistance needed by the cooperator or the grower.

Reference(s):

Manalo, N. Q. and Dorado, R. A. (2017). ASEAN Economic Community: Opportunities and Challenges for the Livestock and Forestry Sector. Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines: Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development – (Project Report)

Market Advisory

Market advisories provide a variety of information, including selection of market outlets, emerging demand, technological advances, and potential business partners, among others.