{"id":6503,"date":"2025-12-10T09:40:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T00:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/?p=6503"},"modified":"2025-12-10T09:41:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T00:41:04","slug":"philippines-turkiye-deepen-agri-halal-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/trade\/6503\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippines, T\u00fcrkiye Deepen Agri Halal Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Tribune<\/a><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Growing Agriculture Export Momentum<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Philippines is strengthening agricultural engagement with T\u00fcrkiye to expand trade in poultry, seafood, and tropical products while advancing halal-certified feed production. Talks between the Department of Agriculture and the Turkish Embassy highlighted food security priorities and new market access for high-value Philippine exports.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trade Performance Signals Opportunity<\/b><\/h2>\n

Bilateral trade has shown sharp gains, with Philippine exports to T\u00fcrkiye increasing from USD 16.8 million in 2021 to USD 42.2 million in 2024. A USD 16.0 million surplus recorded in the first half of 2025 was driven by coconut-based products, carrageenan, tobacco, and protein concentrates. Officials are now promoting bananas, pineapples, tuna, and premium fruits such as avocado, durian, papaya, and dragon fruit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Halal Feed Hub Vision<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Philippines aims to position itself as a regional hub for halal-certified feed by combining domestic corn supply with T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s expertise in feed formulation. Turkish officials emphasized plant-based feed standards without animal by-products and introduced the Waqf fund model to support agriculture through Islamic social finance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Institutional Dialogue Advances Cooperation<\/b><\/h2>\n

Discussions involved senior Philippine agriculture officials covering livestock, halal development, and Mindanao-BARMM concerns, alongside representatives from key regulatory agencies. The Turkish delegation was led by Ambassador H.E. Niyazi Akyol, signaling strong diplomatic backing for expanded cooperation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Poultry Standards Build Trust<\/b><\/h2>\n

Philippine authorities highlighted strict biosecurity measures and science-based regulations in poultry production, reinforcing the country\u2019s reliability as a trade partner in halal-compliant markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Capacity Building Investment Support<\/b><\/h2>\n

Cooperation with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency included equipment support for farmers, joint training programs, agricultural scholarships, and research collaboration focused on sustainability and climate resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Complementary Strengths Drive Future Growth<\/b><\/h2>\n

Both sides recognized natural synergies: T\u00fcrkiye contributes halal standards, poultry expertise, and financing models, while the Philippines offers tropical agriculture, fisheries, and feed production capacity. These strengths are expected to underpin long-term agri-trade expansion based on shared standards and mutual investment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Tribune. (2025). <\/span>Philippines, T\u00fcrkiye strengthen Agri trade and halal ties<\/span><\/i>. The Tribune. https:\/\/tribune.net.ph\/amp\/story\/2025\/11\/08\/philippines-t\u00fcrkiye-strengthen-agri-trade-and-halal-ties<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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