required report public distribution date 06 16 2005 gain number rp5023 rp3055 philippines exporter guide annual approved by dennis voboril fas manila prepared maria ramona c singian highlights the is a robust dynamic and growing market for imported foods beverages with total imports of consumer oriented high value products exceeding 1 billion annually in 2004 ranked as 14th largest us exports agricultural remains southeast asia sales 216 6 million representing an increase 33 percent over previous year competition from other foreign suppliers has created new challenges exporters however good opportunities exist due to philippine familiarity american brands food beverage trends growth large scale modern supermarkets expanding economy record setting levels wine petfood have been posted past two years such snackfoods breakfast items red meats egg dairy tree nuts fresh produce increases includes psd changes no trade matrix rp1 rp general overview macroeconomic political
