Subic port receives first shipment of BYD cars for PH market

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT— The Port of Subic has received its first shipment of BYD passenger vehicles intended for sale in the country, with authorities hoping the initial delivery would lead to more car imports through this freeport.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Port of Subic said on Thursday that the initial shipment consisted of 100 BYD vehicles in various models and variants, imported as a test run that could pave the way for succeeding shipments.

The vehicles were imported for consumption entry, a customs procedure for goods intended for domestic use or sale after applicable import requirements were met.

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READ: BYD car sales in the Philippines zoom past 2025 recordDistrict Collector Geniefelle P. Lagmay welcomed the development, saying the port was prepared to facilitate legitimate trade while ensuring compliance with customs regulations.

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“This first discharge of BYD vehicles intended for consumption is a welcome development for the Port of Subic. We are hopeful that this initial shipment will lead to continuous importation activities and encourage more companies to utilize our port,” Lagmay said. 

“The port remains committed to facilitating legitimate trade while ensuring compliance with customs laws, rules, and regulations,” he added. 

The BOC and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) said the shipment could pave the way for sustained imports, strengthen commercial partnerships, and improve the Port of Subic’s competitiveness as a trade and logistics hub.

The successful handling of the shipment also highlighted the two agencies’ coordination in attracting businesses and investments to this freeport, they said. 

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The development follows the SBMA’s announcement that the port expects to handle more than 2,000 electric vehicles monthly. 

READ: EVs continue to defy auto sales downturn

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In a statement on Oct. 19, the SBMA said the consignee planned to increase shipments to more than 500 units weekly, with projected monthly revenue of P6.8 million.

The SBMA has cited Subic’s port infrastructure, strategic location, and logistics facilities as potential advantages for vehicle importers and distributors seeking access to Philippine markets. 

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The BOC Port of Subic said it would continue working with the SBMA to facilitate legitimate trade, protect the country’s borders, and provide efficient customs services as the port seeks to attract more international shipments./coa