The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry through its Philippines-UK Business Council drives Philippine Tuna and Coconut products closer to the UK market at the PH-UK Market Exchange 101 held in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry - Export Marketing Bureau.
At said event, speakers from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the British Government and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center London shared their insights on UK consumer trends and requirements for certifications and export under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme. The workshop also included a sharing of the importance of abiding by the UN SDGs and translating and integrating them into the exporter agenda to access the UK market.
Spearheaded by the Philippines-UK Business Council led by Chair Joel Tugade in cooperation with the DTI-EMB, the event was attended by PCCI Vice President for International Affairs Jude Aguilar, Deputy Head of Mission Mike Welch, PTIC London Commercial Counsellor Asec. Celynne Layug, DTI-EMB Director Bianca Pearl Sykimte and DTI-EMB Assistant Director Atty. Kat Rivera.
PH–UK trade relations remain strong, with total bilateral trade reaching £3.0 billion in the 12 months to mid-2025, according to the latest UK Government figures. UK imports from the Philippines amounted to £1.8 billion, while UK exports to the Philippines reached £1.2 billion, reflecting growing two-way trade and continued opportunities for Philippine food products particularly in high-demand segments in tuna, coconut, and value-added goods.

PCCI’s Philippines-UK Business Council promotes Philippine tuna and coconut products in the UK via PH-UK Market Exchange 101 with the DTI–EMB