The Philippine Poultry Industry Leads Agricultural Growth in the First Half of 2025

The Philippine economy continued its steady recovery in the first half of 2025, posting an average GDP growth of 5.45%. Agriculture, fisheries, and forestry also registered positive momentum, reaching a total production value of ₱875.56 billion, an increase of 3.8% year-on-year.

Among all subsectors, poultry stood out as the fastest-growing and most resilient, confirming its role as a major pillar of food security and economic growth.

Poultry Industry Performance

In the first half of 2025, the Philippine poultry subsector achieved a combined output value of ₱150.29 billion, representing an 8.4% year-on-year increase.

Q1 2025: ₱75.22 billion (+9.4% YoY)

Q2 2025: ₱75.07 billion (+7.0% YoY)

This consistent expansion made poultry the largest growth contributor in the agricultural sector, accounting for about 17% of the total output.

Key Growth Drivers

1. High Demand for Chicken & Eggs

As pork supply remains limited due to the lingering impact of African Swine Fever (ASF), consumers continue to rely heavily on chicken as the primary protein source.

2. Farm Modernization

Commercial farms are adopting automatic feeding, climate-controlled broiler houses, and advanced biosecurity systems, increasing efficiency and lowering mortality rates.

3. Stable Biosecurity Practices

Better disease prevention has reduced major poultry health risks compared to previous years.

4. Emerging Export Opportunities

The industry is exploring regional markets for poultry meat and processed products.

Challenges Facing the Sector

Despite strong performance, the poultry industry faces several challenges:

• Rising feed costs due to global fluctuations in corn and soybean meal prices.
• Energy supply constraints in some areas, which particularly affect modern enclosed poultry houses.
• The ongoing need for technological upgrades to remain competitive against regional producers.

Livestock and Other Sectors

In contrast, the livestock subsector recorded a decline of 4.4% in the first half, with output down to ₱117.42 billion, largely due to continued ASF-related limitations on pork production. Crops and fisheries showed moderate growth, but not at the pace of poultry.

Conclusion

The Philippine poultry industry continues to be the driving force behind agricultural growth in 2025, both in terms of economic value and food security. With rising demand and continued modernization, poultry farming is positioned as the country's most reliable and sustainable livestock subsector.

For investors, farmers, and agribusinesses, poultry represents the strongest opportunity for growth in the Philippine agricultural landscape.

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