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Tomato in Philippines
PRODUCTION VOLUME
218.8K tons
61st rank
0388 Tomatoes
IMPORT SHARE
0.0%
178th rank
070200 Tomatoes, fresh or chilled
WHOLESALE PRICES
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$0.5 per kg
-44.4%
Oct 2018
Jan 30
Oct 1
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A supplier from Philippines has registered Tomato (Fresh, Cherry Varieties) to their product
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A supplier from Philippines has registered Tomato (Red, Paste) to their product catalog.
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A supplier from Philippines has registered Tomato (Fresh) to their product catalog.

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Definitive Guide to Tomato in Philippines

Everything you need to know about the basics, production, export and import of Tomato in
Philippines.
Production
What are the production regions of Tomato in Philippines?
General Information
Below are the top Regions on tomato production volume in 2014.

Regions                    Production Volume (MT)

Ilocos Region                         72,511
Northern Mindanao               47,923
Central Luzon                        23,832
CALABARZON                        19,299
Cagayan Valley                        9,903
References:

http://prdp-mis.da.gov.ph/web/Vca/approved

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What are the production methods used in Philippines for producing Tomato?
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Tomato Cultural Management in the Philippines
a. Seedling production - preparing the seedling trays, garden soil, compost and other materials
during sowing of tomato seeds. Pricking and thinning could be done one week after sowing
while drench foliar fertilizer could be done one week before transplanting.
b. Land preparation – selecting a well drained sandy, or sandy loam soils with pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Plow and harrow the soil twice. Need to set furrow distance at 0.75 to 1.5 meter depending on
the tomato varieties.
c. Transplanting and fertilizer application - transplant of seedlings could be done 3 to 4 weeks
after sowing. Basal fertilizer is applied at planting time, second fertilizer application at 2 weeks
after transplanting, and last fertilizer application at 4 weeks after transplanting.
d. Weeding and cultivation – off-barring is done before the first side dressing and hilling-up after
application of fertilizer. Hand weeding is done within the first month from transplanting by
removing the weeds near the base of the plants.
e. Trellising – recommended to use bamboo or “Ipil-ipil” poles as post, A-type trellis are usually
used to train the vines using plastic straw. 
References:

http://bpi.da.gov.ph/bpi/images/Production_guide/pdf/PRODUCTIONGUIDE-TOMATO.pdf

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What are the storage methods used in Philippines for keeping Tomato?
General Information
- Newly harvested green ripe tomatoes are recommended to be placed in well-ventilated
containers e.g. wooden crates before transporting to packing house.
- Tomato fruits will be sorted according to their sizes like big, medium or small. Different sizes
of tomato fruits should be placed in different containers.
- On seed packaging and storing, it is best to use moisture resistant packaging materials such as
thick polyethylene plastic, aluminum foil, tin cans, or glass jars and seal them well.
- Remember to keep seeds away from moisture and high temperature. The cooler and drier the
storage area, the longer the shelf life of the tomato seeds. 
References:

http://bpi.da.gov.ph/bpi/images/Production_guide/pdf/PRODUCTIONGUIDE-TOMATO.pdf

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What are the key certificates in Philippines related to Tomato production?

General Information
Certifications related to exportation of Tomato from the Philippines.
1. Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) Certification under Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
2. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certification under FDA
3. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification under FDA
4. Halal Certification under the DTI Export Marketing Bureau
References:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zzfEGrwlXWbaYSrF3zMQU8EACF8uHCIE

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Export
What is the export procedure for Tomato from Philippines ? List the
necessary documents as well.
General Information
Export Process of Tomato:
1. Business Registration – register the Company in CPRS (Client Profile Registration System)
under the Bureau of Customs (BOC)
2. Sell to Customers Abroad
3. Order Processing – issuance of Pro-Forma Invoice
4. Payments and Collections
5. Sea or Air Freight Booking – get pro-forma Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
6. Fill Out Export Declaration – via E2M (Electronic-to-Mobile) System
7. Export Clearances (EC) – if required, apply at the assigned Regulatory Agency (Bureau of
Plant Industry) or secure Certificate of Exemption
8. Process Authority to Load – if sea-freight (pay Wharfage and Arrastre Charges)
9. Process Shipping Documents
    a. Bill of Lading or Airway Bill
    b. Certificate of Origin
    c. Commercial Invoice
    d. Packing List
References:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zzfEGrwlXWbaYSrF3zMQU8EACF8uHCIE

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What are the tariff schedules for exporting Tomato from Philippines?
General Information
All exported agricultural and fishery products or goods have zero tariff. The only exported good
which incur a tariff are logs at 20 percent.
References:

https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/2017/06/23/import-and-export-procedures-in-the-philippines-best-practices.html
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