Filipino exporters hunting overseas buyers got a direct line this week as the country’s largest export gathering opened with coconut goods and halal-certified products in the spotlight. The five-day event aims to convert global appetite for those two categories into concrete sales for local companies.
Five Days at SMX Convention Center Manila
The Philippine Exporters’ Trade Exposition and Forum 2026 opened November 4 in Pasay City and runs through November 8. The venue welcomes the public daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the official opening ceremony set for November 5.
DTI and Partners Organize Exporter Networking Event
The Department of Trade and Industry built the event with its Export Marketing Bureau, the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc., Coconut Philippines under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan, and Halal Philippines. Through the annual gathering, the DTI aims to strengthen local enterprises by giving exporters concrete opportunities to build business networks, develop market linkages and bring homegrown products to a wider international audience.
Coconut and Halal Showcases Span the Full Range
The coconut exhibit covers everything from traditional commodities to innovative value-added offerings. Alongside it, the Halal Philippines showcase presents locally produced goods tailored to meet increasing global demand for halal-certified products.
Matchmaking Sessions and Expert Clinics on the Floor
Beyond the displays, organizers packed in business-matching sessions, live product demonstrations, pitching opportunities and expert-led forums. Participating businesses and aspiring exporters can also drop into the Export Enablers’ Clinic, where government agencies and industry partners offer consultations on regulatory requirements, available services and official support programs.
Chasing Demand That Has Grown for a Decade
The timing matters: the Philippines is positioning its farmers and manufacturers to capture growing global demand for halal-certified products and coconut-based goods.
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