Philippines Vegetable Oil Market Overview
The Philippines is a coconut oil exporter but a major importer of palm and soybean oils for local food manufacturing and retail blending. ASEAN ATIGA gives Thai oils preferential tariff entry. Manila port handles most bulk and containerized vegetable oil imports.
Thailand exports RBD palm oil and palm olein to the Philippines under ASEAN ATIGA preferential terms.
Shipping Vegetable Oil from Thailand to Philippines
We ship vegetable oils from Bangkok and Laem Chabang ports in Thailand to all major Philippines ports. Ocean transit is approximately 5-10 days. Liquid oils ship in flexitank, ISO tank or drums depending on volume and customer preference.
Destination Ports in Philippines
- ⚓Manila (North & South Harbor)
- ⚓Cebu
- ⚓Davao
Shipping Lines Serving Philippines
MaerskMSCEvergreenWan HaiOOCL
Vegetable Oils Preferred in Philippines
Top Oils
- • RBD Palm Oil
- • Soybean Oil
Common Packaging
- • Bulk vessel
- • Flexitank
- • Drums
Import Requirements for Philippines
- 📋Form D (ATIGA preferential tariff certificate)
- 📋FDA Philippines Certificate of Product Registration
- 📋Phytosanitary certificate
- 📋Halal certification (for Mindanao distribution)
- 📋Health Certificate
FAQ — Vegetable Oil Import to Philippines
What vegetable oils does Jit Aree export to Philippines?
We export the full range of refined vegetable oils to Philippines: RBD palm oil, palm olein, coconut oil (RBD and virgin), soybean oil, sunflower oil, rice bran oil and canola oil. Available in bulk vessel, ISO tank, flexitank, drums and retail bottles.
How long does shipping vegetable oil from Thailand to Philippines take?
Ocean transit from Bangkok / Laem Chabang to Manila (North & South Harbor) is approximately 5-10 days. We ship via Maersk, MSC, Evergreen, Wan Hai, OOCL. Total lead time from PO to port arrival is typically 25-50 days.
Which ports do you ship to in Philippines?
We ship to all major Philippines ports: Manila (North & South Harbor), Cebu, Davao. Manila (North & South Harbor) is the most common destination for vegetable oil shipments.
What documents are required to import vegetable oil into Philippines?
Standard import documentation for Philippines: Form D (ATIGA preferential tariff certificate); FDA Philippines Certificate of Product Registration; Phytosanitary certificate; Halal certification (for Mindanao distribution); Health Certificate. We provide all export-side documentation including health certificate, COA and phytosanitary certificate.
What is the minimum order for vegetable oil to Philippines?
Standard MOQ is 1 x 20ft container (~22 MT in flexitank or ~18 MT in drums). For bulk shipments, minimum vessel parcel is 1,000 MT. ISO tank options available for 20-25 MT lots.