Five among the 10 largest major companies in the Philippines are conglomerates, operating in industries spanning from food and beverages to electricity distribution. Two Filipino regional banks also rank among the Asian nation’s top 10 firms. For some macro-level international trade perspective on recent company performance, consider that the overall value of Filipino exports … [Read more...]
Top 10 Imported Fruits Loved in the Philippines
Bananas, pineapples, guavas, mangoes and papayas are the top fruits exported from the Philippines by value. But it’s the top 10 fruits imported into the Philippines that give insight about the Philippine homeland’s tastes when choosing fresh, dried or frozen fruits. The Philippines imported about US$377.2 million worth of fresh, dried or frozen fruits during 2018. That dollar … [Read more...]
Philippines Bananas Exports by Country
Philippines bananas exports for all purchasing countries surged to US$1.505 billion in 2018. That dollar amount reflects a year-over-year 33.4% uptick over the $1.128 billion in Filipino sales of international bananas in 2017. Over a five-year timeline, the value of exported Filipino bananas expanded by 32.3% from $1.137 billion in 2014. The latest metrics show that the … [Read more...]
Top 10 Sources for Imported Coffee in the Philippines
Filipinos imported an overall US$91.5 million worth of coffee in 2018, almost eleven times more than the $7.7 million spent on imported tea. Coffee imported into the Philippines appreciated in cost by 56.2% from $21.6 million during 2014. Year over year, imported coffee purchased by Filipinos spiked by 322.9% from $58.5 million in 2017. Types of Imported Coffee Popular in … [Read more...]
Top 10 Imported Alcoholic Drinks in the Philippines
Brandy, whiskey and wine were the most popular alcoholic beverages imported into the Philippines in 2018. Combined, these three product subcategories accounted for well over four-fifths (86.3%) of all imported alcoholic drinks available for Filipino consumers. The overall value of Philippine alcoholic beverage imports almost doubled from US$95.4 million during 2014, expanding … [Read more...]