Largest market shown
Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated
$2.7B of latest reported imports and $4.3B of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Philippines import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Philippines's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$146.5B2024 reported value
Import CAGR+0.6%Three-year reported change
GDP$461.6BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$4.0KLatest reported value
Trade openness47.7%Reported share of GDP
Philippines import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$146.5B in imports
Philippines recorded $146.5B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +0.6%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Philippines imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $146.5B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 270119Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated | $2.7BLatest imports | +17.1% | 6 | 9960 | IDNDeclining | $4.3B |
| 2 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $7.0BLatest imports | +14.2% | 58 | 2620 | CHNDeclining | $10.4B |
| 3 | HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | $2.3BLatest imports | +8.4% | 21 | 5944 | VNMDeclining | $2.9B |
| 4 | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $3.4BLatest imports | +2.3% | 9 | 3731 | SAUDeclining | $3.7B |
| 5 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $3.7BLatest imports | +13.3% | 28 | 2395 | KORDeclining | $5.3B |
| 6 | HS 854239Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $6.7BLatest imports | +4.2% | 62 | 1378 | TWNDeclining | $7.6B |
| 7 | HS 870322Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc | $1.6BLatest imports | +8.2% | 15 | 5408 | IDNAccelerating | $2.1B |
| 8 | HS 854232Electronic integrated circuits: memories | $2.6BLatest imports | +6.4% | 35 | 3381 | KORStable | $3.1B |
| 9 | HS 120810Flours and meals: of soya beans | $788.2MLatest imports | +18.8% | 9 | 9986 | USADeclining | $1.3B |
| 10 | HS 870421Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 | $1.3BLatest imports | +7.8% | 17 | 6632 | THADeclining | $1.6B |
| 11 | HS 151190Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | $989.6MLatest imports | +17.9% | 5 | 5195 | MYSDeclining | $1.6B |
| 12 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $2.2BLatest imports | +9.6% | 77 | 2203 | CHNDeclining | $2.9B |
| 13 | HS 100199Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed | $1.8BLatest imports | +6.1% | 8 | 3420 | USADeclining | $2.1B |
| 14 | HS 870332Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 2500cc | $830.6MLatest imports | +9.3% | 21 | 6832 | THADeclining | $1.1B |
| 15 | HS 640299Footwear: n.e.s. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | $636.7MLatest imports | +15.1% | 48 | 8232 | CHNDeclining | $970.8M |
| 16 | HS 260300Copper ores and concentrates | $1.7BLatest imports | +5.9% | 16 | 2024 | AUSDeclining | $2.1B |
| 17 | HS 230400Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil | $852.0MLatest imports | +5.9% | 7 | 5995 | USADeclining | $1.0B |
| 18 | HS 871120Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars | $1.0BLatest imports | +8.3% | 18 | 4023 | IDNGrowing | $1.3B |
| 19 | HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $1.2BLatest imports | +12.1% | 70 | 2184 | SGPGrowing | $1.7B |
| 20 | HS 020329Meat: of swine, n.e.s. in item no. 0203.2, frozen | $760.5MLatest imports | +20.0% | 18 | 2934 | BRADeclining | $1.3B |
| 21 | HS 847330Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $1.6BLatest imports | +0.7% | 65 | 2324 | HKGDeclining | $1.6B |
| 22 | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $709.7MLatest imports | +10.8% | 73 | 4939 | CHNDeclining | $965.3M |
| 23 | HS 730110Iron or steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements | $422.4MLatest imports | +15.5% | 16 | 9760 | CHNDeclining | $650.0M |
| 24 | HS 940540Lamps and light fittings: electric, n.e.s. in heading no. 9405 | $419.7MLatest imports | +14.0% | 52 | 9113 | CHNDeclining | $621.8M |
| 25 | HS 260111Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated | $489.8MLatest imports | +7.4% | 6 | 9095 | BRADeclining | $607.5M |
| 26 | HS 854140Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light emitting diodes | $582.6MLatest imports | +7.7% | 48 | 5943 | CHNDeclining | $728.4M |
| 27 | HS 210112Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee | $319.6MLatest imports | +29.1% | 25 | 7896 | IDNDeclining | $624.3M |
| 28 | HS 271111Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas | $668.2MLatest imports | +51.9% | 6 | 2727 | AUSDeclining | $1.3B |
| 29 | HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $1.8BLatest imports | +3.1% | 56 | 1351 | KORDeclining | $2.0B |
| 30 | HS 730890Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.s. in heading no. 7308 | $517.5MLatest imports | +7.6% | 53 | 6799 | CHNDeclining | $645.3M |
| 31 | HS 261690Precious metal ores and concentrates: (excluding silver) | $411.1MLatest imports | +41.6% | 6 | 5391 | AUSDeclining | $802.8M |
| 32 | HS 950300Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds | $403.2MLatest imports | +9.0% | 68 | 8493 | CHNDeclining | $521.8M |
| 33 | HS 853400Circuits: printed | $987.2MLatest imports | +4.8% | 57 | 2469 | CHNSlowing | $1.1B |
| 34 | HS 852329Magnetic media: other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | $397.0MLatest imports | +8.2% | 30 | 8745 | SGPDeclining | $502.8M |
| 35 | HS 854290Parts of electronic integrated circuits | $1.1BLatest imports | -2.9% | 45 | 2566 | KORDeclining | $1.0B |
| 36 | HS 851770Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts | $753.0MLatest imports | +3.6% | 65 | 3657 | CHNDeclining | $836.7M |
| 37 | HS 382499Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 | $438.2MLatest imports | +38.0% | 52 | 2947 | CHNDeclining | $855.9M |
| 38 | HS 841122Turbo-propellers: of a power exceeding 1100kW | $235.1MLatest imports | +68.7% | 8 | 8708 | SGPDeclining | $459.1M |
| 39 | HS 870390Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.s. in heading no. 8703, including station wagons and racing cars | $509.7MLatest imports | +5.2% | 16 | 5499 | THADeclining | $593.9M |
| 40 | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $736.1MLatest imports | +13.0% | 96 | 2274 | CHNSlowing | $1.1B |
| 41 | HS 880240Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | $1.2BLatest imports | +5.9% | 16 | 2113 | CHNDeclining | $1.4B |
| 42 | HS 870210Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more passengers), compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) | $404.1MLatest imports | +6.2% | 7 | 6577 | JPNDeclining | $484.2M |
| 43 | HS 721230Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically) | $236.0MLatest imports | +18.4% | 13 | 9651 | CHNDeclining | $391.4M |
| 44 | HS 852990Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors | $571.4MLatest imports | +2.4% | 54 | 4437 | CHNDeclining | $614.0M |
| 45 | HS 441233Plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut | $210.9MLatest imports | +22.7% | 12 | 9622 | CHNDeclining | $390.1M |
| 46 | HS 420212Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials | $247.2MLatest imports | +16.7% | 49 | 9450 | CHNDeclining | $393.2M |
| 47 | HS 720720Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon | $720.8MLatest imports | +14.3% | 11 | 2178 | IDNSlowing | $1.1B |
| 48 | HS 741022Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys | $195.3MLatest imports | +24.9% | 11 | 9984 | JPNDeclining | $380.7M |
| 49 | HS 271119Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711 | $579.3MLatest imports | +14.5% | 12 | 2914 | CHNSlowing | $869.7M |
| 50 | HS 721070Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics | $292.8MLatest imports | +9.3% | 13 | 9488 | CHNAccelerating | $382.7M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 11 | $18.5B | $7.8B | +5.5% |
| Mineral fuelsHS2 27 | 4 | $7.4B | $7.1B | +21.5% |
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 2 | $10.6B | $5.7B | +13.8% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 6 | $5.7B | $5.2B | +7.5% |
| CerealsHS2 10 | 2 | $4.0B | $3.1B | +7.3% |
| Ores, slag and ashHS2 26 | 3 | $2.6B | $1.9B | +18.3% |
| MachineryHS2 84 | 3 | $2.5B | $1.7B | +26.7% |
| Oil seeds and oleaginous fruitsHS2 12 | 1 | $788.2M | $1.3B | +18.8% |
| Miscellaneous edible preparationsHS2 21 | 2 | $1.5B | $1.3B | +20.6% |
| Articles of iron or steelHS2 73 | 2 | $939.9M | $1.2B | +11.5% |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | 3 | $1.2B | $1.1B | +14.0% |
| Animal and vegetable fatsHS2 15 | 1 | $989.6M | $989.9M | +17.9% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 120810Flours and meals: of soya beans | $788.2M | 9 | 9986 | USA | 99.9% |
| HS 741022Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys | $195.3M | 11 | 9984 | JPN | 99.9% |
| HS 270119Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated | $2.7B | 6 | 9960 | IDN | 99.8% |
| HS 730110Iron or steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements | $422.4M | 16 | 9760 | CHN | 98.8% |
| HS 721230Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically) | $236.0M | 13 | 9651 | CHN | 98.2% |
| HS 441233Plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut | $210.9M | 12 | 9622 | CHN | 98.1% |
| HS 721070Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics | $292.8M | 13 | 9488 | CHN | 97.4% |
| HS 420212Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials | $247.2M | 49 | 9450 | CHN | 97.2% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
CHN
China
20 screened products
$13.5BCalculated opportunity across these rowsIDN
Indonesia
5 screened products
$7.5BCalculated opportunity across these rowsKOR
Republic of Korea
4 screened products
$4.3BCalculated opportunity across these rowsUSA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
3 screened products
$3.0BCalculated opportunity across these rowsTHA
Thailand
3 screened products
$2.6BCalculated opportunity across these rowsVNM
Viet Nam
1 screened products
$2.2BCalculated opportunity across these rowsSAU
Saudi Arabia
1 screened products
$1.9BCalculated opportunity across these rowsAUS
Australia
3 screened products
$1.8BCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Philippines import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Philippines's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Philippines.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.