Thanks to GSP+,granted by the European Commission, the Philippines can export 2/3 of their product at zero tariff! An unseen opportunity for export and foreign investment!

1. Europe, here we come…
the impact of GSP+
duty-free export to Europe

2. GSP+
• Unseen opportunity for the Philippine export sectors
• Will boost the export to Europe
• Opportunity for sme’s to enter the Europe in ‘niche segments’
• Will have a positive effect on employment

3. GSP+
• GSP+
• Special Incentive Arrangement for Sustainable Development and Good
Governance
• Vulnerable (no high income status, EU-export concentrated, low level of imports)
• Ratification of 27 core international conventions on human and labor rights,
environment and good governance)
• Maintain the ratifications, accept without reservation reporting and monitoring

4. GSP+
• GSP+
• Status is awarded for 10 years – status reviewed every 3 years
• Philippines is the only ASEAN member state with GSP+ status

5. GSP+
• GSP+
• 6,274 tariff lines will brought to ZERO duty
• Before, under ‘normal’ GSP only 2,442 were ZERO duty
• Examples:
• Pineapple juice: 28,5%
• Preserved fruits: 6-9%
• Fruit jams: 20,5%
• Canned tuna: 20,5%

6. GSP+
• GSP+
• “goldmine” for foreign investors in the Philippines who want to take an competitive
advantage using GSP+ to be able to offer quality products cheaper on the European
market
• Fruit juices
• Preserved and processed fruits
• Fishery products
• And many more….

7. GSP+
• GSP+
• Exclusion of other ASEAN members of the GSP+
• “Graduation” of some products of our direct competitors
• Costa Rica : fruits and vegetables
• Ecuador : preparations of meat and fish>>>tuna!
• Thailand : preparations of meat and fish

8. ExportDesk.eu
• Specialized advisory services – bringing SME’s to Europe
• Focus on Food and Agri-Business
• Assist the exporters with:
• Assessment of the export readiness to Europe
• Analysis of the actual market and the possibilities for the exporter
• Market strategy and export marketing plan
• Compliance with European Import Requirements
• Possibility of ‘field-assistance’ of the exporters in entering the European
market

9. ExportDesk.eu
Do you want to find out what the impact of GSP+ for your company?
We will be glad to inform you about the possibilities of GSP+ and how
exportdesk.eu can help you selling your products in Europe.
• Contact:
• Restie Antiquin – Principal & Head Operations
• Raf Vlummens - Principal & Senior Advisor Export Strategy Development
• Email: info@exportdesk.eu
• Visit us in Davao – Davao Chamber Corporate Center 34
JP Laurel Avenue – Bajada – Davao City -