U.S. Embassy in the
Philippines

The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion unit of the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. U.S. Commercial Service trade professionals in over 100 U.S. cities and in more than 75 countries help U.S. companies get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets. In the United States, the USCS operates an extensive network of Export Assistance Centers that offer companies easy access and efficient response to exporting and international trade inquiries. Overseas, the Commercial Service represents more than 95 percent of the world market for U.S. exports. The U.S. Commercial Service Philippines staff provides a combination of cost-effective basic and customized services to help you obtain market information, participate in trade events, and identify potential partners.

The Philippines is the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia, and it offers a broad range of opportunities for U.S. businesses. American companies work across a wide spectrum of sectors and industries, including information technology, financial services, electronics, automotives, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, educational services, retail, franchising, and energy. U.S. business engagement in the Philippines is longstanding, positive, and growing, and American firms play a major role in the economy. American products and services are well-known and trusted, owing to the close historical partnership between the U.S. and the Philippines over the past 100 years. The Philippines has much to offer to U.S. businesses: a strong economy with opportunities in many promising sectors; a geographic advantage within four hours of major Asian capitals; the fifth largest English-speaking population in the world; and warm, friendly people who hold American products and services in high regard. Learn more about the Philippines’ economy here.

The 2013 Philippine Country Commercial Guide (PDF 855KB) lists the leading sectors for U.S. exports and investment in the Philippines. Chapter 1: Doing Business in the Philippines provides a brief synopsis of the information contained in this comprehensive report. Aside from the best prospect sectors U.S. firms should also be aware of opportunities in other sectors of the Philippine economy. Contact the U.S. Commercial Service for information on the market of opportunities for your particular product or service.

The U.S. Commercial Service in the Philippines provides many services to help U.S. companies identify potential Philippine partners. Their business matchmaking services are designed to help you locate, screen, and meet with potential buyers, representatives, distributors, and joint venture partners. The Commercial Service can also help you launch your product through the “Single Company Promotion” program, through which CS Philippines organizes promotional events for U.S. companies.

Participating in local trade shows is an excellent way to contact potential buyers and to gain market exposure. Every year U.S. Commercial Service Philippines supports a number of trade shows and events carefully selected by its team of country experts. Contact us if you want to learn more about our trade shows.

You will find information about “Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards-FAIRS” in the Foreign Agricultural Service home page. If you need additional information or assistance, please click here to contact USDA Philippines.