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As of 01 October 2020, the total swine inventory was estimated at 11.27 million heads (-13.4% compared with the same period of 2019, 13.01 million heads). Swine population in both backyard farms and commercial farms posted decreases of 5.4% and 27.0%, respectively. Of the total swine inventory, 68.8% were raised in backyard farms while the remaining 31.2% were from commercial farms.
In terms of inventory, the top three regions were: Calabarzon, Western Visayas, and Central Visayas. These regions comprised 33.9% of the country’s total swine inventory.
The total hog production from July to September 2020 was estimated at 508.91 thousand metric tons, liveweight (-7.7% compared with the same period of 2019, 551.62 thousand mt).
In terms of production, the main region was Calabarzon, producing 90.89 thousand mt during the quarter, followed by Central Luzon and Northern Mindanao (55.95 thousand and 50.10 thousand mt, respectively). These regions accounted for 38.7% of the country’s total hog production.
Compared with their levels in the same quarter of 2019, six regions reported decreases in production during the period, with Central Luzon exhibiting the biggest contraction (-45.6%). This region recorded a production of 55.95 thousand mt this quarter, from 102.92 thousand mt in the same quarter a year ago.
The average farmgate price of hogs upgraded for slaughter from July to September 2020 was PhP 104.73 per kilogram, liveweight (+1.1% compared with the same period a year ago, PhP 103.61 per kilogram).
December 2020/ Philippine Statistics Authority/ Philippines.
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