Philippines: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in the Philippines

The Philippine carrot and turnip market declined to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption saw a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in the Philippines

In value terms, carrot and turnip production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 112%. Carrot and turnip production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of carrots and turnips in the Philippines contracted to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 1.6%. The carrot and turnip yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The carrot and turnip harvested area in the Philippines stood at X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 0.7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to carrot and turnip production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from the Philippines

In 2022, shipments abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by -42.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,119% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,098%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from the Philippines, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kuwait (X kg), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar amounted to +113.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+75.2% per year) and Kuwait (+78.1% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from the Philippines, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar stood at +104.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+66.4% per year) and Kuwait (+59.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Norway ($X per ton) and Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into the Philippines

In 2022, overseas purchases of carrots and turnips increased by 39% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 2,372% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 2,048% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) was the main supplier of carrot and turnip to the Philippines, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -21.7%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to the Philippines, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -25.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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