Philippines: 2017 Dog and Cat Food Brief
The Philippines is the largest export market in Southeast Asia and the 10th largest in the world for U.S. dog and cat food. Exports of U.S. dog and cat food to the Philippines more than tripled over the past 10 years and reached $26.2 million in 2016, up 10 percent over the previous year. The booming economy and higher disposable income contributed to the healthy export performance. FAS Manila forecasts U.S. exports of dog and cat food to the Philippines will reach $28.8 million by the end of 2017, and $31 million by 2018.