IFEX Philippines is CITEM’s banner food event for Asian and Philippine food champions to showcase a wide and diversified array of food and ingredients uniquely Asian and a one-stop business to business (B2B) platform for leading buyers and top grocers around the world aiming to optimize their sourcing experience.

In its 13th edition, IFEX Philippines presents NXTFOOD ASIA, a three-day international trade exhibition for Asia’s top food products, flavors, and ideas, a unique marketplace to discover and showcase the next big thing in the world of food.

IFEX Philippines is organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Mission (CITEM), the export promotion arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and co-presented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Council, the Department of Agriculture (DA), and the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc (PhilExport).

Savor the next big thing in
Asian food!

Opportunities in the
Philippine Food Industry

No other region today excites industry leaders more than the Philippines.
Here’s Why:

Top Global Exporter:

2nd in Pineapple
2nd in Banana
2nd in Coconut
4th in Canned Tuna
9th in Mango
12th in Fish Products

Lucrative Economic Prospects

Fastest-growing country in ASEAN region
World’s Highest Score inConsumer Confidence Index
Free Trade Agreements with ASEAN Nations, China, India, Japan, Korea and New Zealand
Covered by EU GSP+ Preference Scheme

Booming Food Industry

Over 12,000 food processing establishments
Fast-developing Retail Industry with 13% growth rate
Food Retail seen to account for 1/5 of PH’s GDP in 2025
Food Service Industry amounts to US$7.2 Billion with an estimated 15%-20% annual growth
Robust expansion in the tourism and hospitality sector

Globalized Demand-Driven Population

Consumption-Driven Economy
Booming BPO sector seen to drive Food Sales
Snacking Culture favors Packaged Food and Beverages
Multicultural tastes and preferences that drive food trends, e.g., ready-to-eat meals, premium labels, healthy and functional food