DTI touts Japan coconut sales

Local coconut exporters generated $1.72 million, or roughly P101.62 million, in export sales from the country’s participation in the World Food and Beverage Great Expo (FABEX) Kansai in Japan, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.

- By DEXTER BARRO II

In a statement, the DTI said the export sales cover both actual orders and potential sales coming from prospective long-term supply deals with Japanese food and wellness retailers.

Organized by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)-Osaka and the DTI’s Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), the government brought together 25 local exporters to promote their coconut products at FABEX Kansai 2025.

The exporters showcased plant-based beverages, natural sweeteners, specialty oils, and other coconut-based ingredients suited to Japan’s preference for plant-based products.