Tropical fruit exports hit P5.16B

By Janine Alexis Miguel

Jan 26, 2024 12:24 am

THE Philippines' tropical fruit exports were valued at P5.16 billion last year, with some of the major fruits recording an increase in export figures, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday.

Citing data from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), the DA said the Philippines was able to deliver some 12,548.49 metric tons (MT) of mangoes abroad with an equivalent worth of P2.9 billion; 3,045.6 MT of avocado valued at P377 million; and 4,731 tons of fresh durian generating P1.89 billion.

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