Philippines: Exporter Guide

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The Philippines ranks as the seventh largest market for U.S. agricultural exports and the largest destination for U.S. consumer-oriented products in Southeast Asia. Still the largest single-country supplier of agricultural products, U.S. agricultural and consumer-oriented exports are currently on pace to grow 16 percent and 19 percent, respectively, in 2022, but likely for a slight pull back in 2023. Best product prospects include dairy, pork, poultry, beef, and potato products....

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