Shafaqna English- The Philippines is intensifying efforts to expand its footprint in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) halal market, partnering with a regionally accredited certification body to improve market access for Filipino products, according to Gmanetwork.
Philippine officials said the country is strengthening its halal exports through collaboration with Prime Group, a UAE- and Saudi Arabia–based certification firm accredited by the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO). The partnership is part of a broader “whole-of-government” strategy to position Philippine goods more competitively in the Middle East.
Trade Commissioner Vichael Angelo Roaring said the initiative aims to deepen the Philippines’ presence in the GCC halal sector, while Agrarian Reform Undersecretary Amihilda Sangcopan highlighted the untapped potential of the global halal market, projected to reach $7.7 trillion by 2030. She noted that despite a Muslim population of about 12 million, halal-certified products remain limited in the domestic market.
Nearly 20 Philippine companies recently received halal certification through Prime Group, enabling them to access GCC markets, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. The move is expected to support Philippine exporters seeking entry into the fast-growing Middle East halal economy.
Source: Gmanetwork