The first shipment departed from Kekén’s TIF 712 facility in Tixpéhual, Yucatán. The cargo is travelling through the port of Progreso by sea to North Manila.
The market access process began in 2017. The Philippine veterinary authorities formally recognised Mexico’s meat inspection system, allowing authorised TIF facilities to export not only pork fat but also meat, offal and other edible pork products.
Mexico’s Ministry of Agriculture said the first shipment forms part of the country’s strategy to diversify export markets and reflects confidence in the quality and safety of Mexican agri-food products.
With a population of around 114 million, the Philippines is considered a promising market for Mexican pork. Pork consumption in the country is expected to reach around 1.9 million tonnes in 2027.
Kekén is already strongly export-oriented, with exports accounting for around 30% of its sales.
Yucatán is one of Mexico’s key pig-producing regions. In 2025, the state ranked fourth nationally in pork production, with 243,200 tonnes, equivalent to 11.47% of the country’s total output.
Mexico has 443 facilities operating under the TIF system, of which 149 are authorised for export.
PigUA.info, based on materials from 3tres3.com