Chile has highlighted the opportunity it sees to grow fresh fruit exports to the Philippines following the 2026 Chile-ASEAN Business Summit.
Held in Bangkok by ProChile, the event served as a hub to bring together exporters, importers and industry leaders from across ASEAN to strengthen commercial ties and explore new business opportunities.
The event welcomed 28 Chilean companies and generated more than 300 business meetings with buyers from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.
The Philippines has become an increasingly important market for Chilean exporters. In 2025, it ranked as Chile’s third-largest destination for agri-food exports within ASEAN, receiving nearly US$66mn worth of Chilean products, a 26 per cent increase from the previous year.
Growth has continued into 2026, with Chilean agri-food exports to the Philippines rising by nearly 53 per cent during the first quarter, reflecting growing demand among Philippine importers and consumers.
resh fruit is expected to become a key growth area. Chile currently has phytosanitary access for a range of fruit varieties in the Philippines, including cherries, grapes, blueberries and kiwifruit.
“Fresh fruit is one of the most exciting opportunities for future growth. Chile already has market access for more than ten fruit varieties in the Philippines, yet awareness among buyers remains relatively limited and export volumes are still well below their potential,” said Oscar Arriagada, ProChile trade commissioner for Thailand and the Philippines.
