Philippines Sugar Market Overview
The Philippines is traditionally a sugar producer but increasingly imports refined sugar to meet domestic demand. The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) controls import allocations through periodic Sugar Order announcements. Importers need an SRA permit. Thai sugar enjoys preferential tariffs under ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) — 5% import duty vs 28% for non-ASEAN origins.
Philippine sugar imports vary year-to-year based on local production, ranging from 50,000 to 500,000 MT annually. Thailand is the dominant supplier under ASEAN tariffs.
Shipping Sugar from Thailand to Philippines
We ship sugar from Laem Chabang and Bangkok ports in Thailand to all major Philippines destination ports. Ocean transit time is approximately 5-10 days via direct or transshipment routes.
Destination Ports in Philippines
- ⚓Manila North Harbor
- ⚓Manila South Harbor
- ⚓Cebu
- ⚓Davao
- ⚓Subic
Shipping Lines Serving Philippines
Sugar Grades Preferred in Philippines
Based on our years of exporting to Philippines, here are the sugar grades and packaging formats most commonly imported:
Top Grades
- • ICUMSA 45
- • Brown Sugar
- • Raw Sugar
Common Packaging
- • 50kg PP bags
- • 1 MT jumbo bags
Import Requirements for Philippines
Importing sugar into Philippines requires the following documentation. We handle all Thai-side export documentation; you arrange import-side clearance through your customs broker.
- 📋Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) Import Clearance
- 📋Phytosanitary certificate
- 📋Certificate of Origin (Form D for ASEAN ATIGA preferential tariff — saves 23%)
- 📋FDA-Philippines Certificate of Product Registration (for retail packs)
- 📋Halal certification (for Mindanao distribution)