TiO2 supplier for Philippines

Philippines' growing consumer goods and construction sector drive expanding TiO2 demand.

Market size

~40,000 t/year

Lead time

10–14 days ocean transit

Main ports

Manila North Harbor, Manila South Harbor, Cebu, Subic

Market context

Philippines consumes approximately 40,000 t TiO2 annually. Paint demand from construction repaint and consumer-facing applications dominates. Plastic packaging for export and domestic consumer goods is a growing segment.

Buyer profile

Major buyers include Boysen Paints, Davies Paints, Nippon Paint Philippines, and plastic packaging manufacturers serving food and consumer goods.

Recommended SEMITI grades for Philippines

SEMITI 996

rutile · chloride

Universal Rutile

Our flagship chloride-process rutile — high tinting strength and broad compatibility for coatings, plastics, and inks.

SEMITI 902

rutile · chloride

Universal Coatings Rutile

Universal coatings-grade rutile — the global reference for waterborne and solventborne paints.

SEMITI 298

rutile · sulfate

Universal Sulfate Rutile

Cost-optimized sulfate-process rutile — 25% cheaper than chloride for non-critical applications.

SEMITI 2310

rutile · chloride

Universal Plastics Rutile

Universal plastics rutile — direct alternative to Kronos 2310 for PVC, PE, PP, ABS.

Logistics

Manila handles most imports. Cebu serves Visayas. 10–14 day transit from Qingdao. Customs can be slow during peak periods (December–January).

Regulations & import

Import duty 1% + 12% VAT. FDA Philippines for food-contact applications.

Payment terms

LC and TT both common.

Common questions — Philippines

What's the customs clearance time in Manila?+

Typical 3–5 working days under normal conditions. During December–January (peak holiday import volume), expect 7–10 days. Plan inventory accordingly.

Request quote for delivery to Philippines

We respond within 24 hours UTC+8 with FOB / CIF / DDP terms specific to your destination port.

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