European frozen potato exporters face tougher competition in the Philippines

Suppliers of the European frozen potato face a difficult task rebuilding their position in the Philippines as Asian processing capacity expands and trade negotiations could reshape competition. China and India captured almost two-thirds of Philippine frozen prepared potato imports in 2025, up from less than half a year earlier. Meanwhile, the combined share of the Netherlands, Belgium and France more than halved, leaving European suppliers facing a weaker competitive position as they pursue orders in 2026.