1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Required Report:Required-Public Distribution Date:November 25,2025 Report Number:RP2025-0052 Report Name:Dairy and Products Annual Country:Philippines P
2、ost:Manila Report Category:Dairy and Products Prepared By:Florence Mojica-Sevilla Approved By:Herpin Rochet Jateng Report Highlights:Post forecasts demand for dairy products to increase 1.5 percent to 3.5 million metric tons(MT)in liquid milk equivalent(LME)in 2026.The Philippine imports 99 percent
3、of its dairy requirement,as domestic production cannot meet demand.Post forecasts minimal growth in skim milk imports at 1 percent to 175,000 MT,while fluid milk imports remain flat at 130,000 MT in 2026.Cheese imports will continue to increase by 9 percent despite high prices due to increasing dema
4、nd from pizza chains,restaurants and hotels.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Philippines produces 1 percent of its demand for dairy products,which leads the country to import 99 percent of its requirements.The Philippines annual per capita consumption of 27 kilograms(kg)is below consumption in the United State
5、s(295 kg per capita)showing there remains ample opportunities for food manufacturers to offer more dairy products in the Philippines.Fluid Milk or Ready-to-Drink Milk(RTD Milk).Post forecasts production to increase to 37,000 MT in 2026,boosted by an increase in the dairy herd and the active implemen
6、tation of the governments dairy development projects.Despite production improvements,the Philippines supplies only 20 percent of its total annual RTD requirement,with the rest imported equating to about one glass out of five glasses of liquid milk consumed.The Philippine average milk production is 1