Philippine apparel sourcing guide

Import apparel from the Philippines to Senegal

Q: What is the minimum order for shipping apparel to Senegal?

Minimum order is 50 pieces per design for custom production; blank-stock MOQs depend on brand, color, and size mix.

Buyers importing apparel from the Philippines to Senegal can source blank shirts and custom OEM/ODM garments directly from PHShirt. We prepare commercial documentation for the agreed Incoterm and coordinate freight from the Philippines toward Dakar, Thiès, Kaolack, Saint-Louis, and other commercial centers in Senegal. Final duties, permits, labelling, and product safety obligations should be confirmed with a licensed broker or competent authority before shipment.

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Why source apparel from the Philippines?

PHShirt combines export-ready garment production with direct access to established blank-shirt brands. Buyers can source Yalex, A2Z, Crown, Softex, and Blackhorse blanks or commission OEM/ODM runs with custom fabric, sizing, labels, printing, embroidery, and packaging.

Flexible productionBlank-stock fulfillment and custom manufacturing from one supplier.
Document coordinationCommercial invoice, packing list, and origin documents prepared to the agreed shipment.
Human export supportOne sales contact from specification review through dispatch.

Shipping route and gateways to Senegal

Apparel consignments from the Philippines to Senegal move via ocean container shipping through Mediterranean transshipment hubs (Tanger Med or Algeciras) directly into the Port of Dakar, or via high-speed international air cargo through Middle Eastern and European hubs into Blaise Diagne International Airport. Final routing depends on shipment volume, Incoterm, carrier schedule, and the buyer's nominated freight forwarder.

Major International Seaports (Ocean Container Gateways)

Containerized FCL and LCL garment cargo ships out of dedicated Philippine container terminals and enters Senegal through premier West African Atlantic maritime facilities.

Davao International Container Port (DICT) PHDVO / PHDIC
Premier modern deep-water container terminal in Panabo City, Davao Gulf. Features a 15-meter natural draft accommodating post-Panamax vessels. Connects via scheduled feeder loops to Singapore and Tanjung Pelepas for ocean line-haul services to West Africa, providing direct export access for Mindanao apparel manufacturers.
Region: Davao del Norte / Mindanao • Terminal: San Vicente / Anflocor • Draft: 15.0m
Port of Manila (MICT & South Harbor) PHMNL
Largest international container gateway of the Philippines, processing over 4.5 million TEUs annually. Offers high-frequency feeder sailings connecting to global shipping alliances serving West African Atlantic lanes.
Region: Metro Manila / Luzon • Terminals: ICTSI MICT & ATI South Harbor
Cebu International Port (CIP) PHCEB
Central Visayas maritime cargo consolidation hub linking garment manufacturing plants in Mactan and Cebu export processing zones with international feeder loops.
Region: Cebu City / Central Visayas • Terminal: OPASCOR / CPA
Batangas International Port PHBTG
Southern Luzon container gateway serving export factories in Calabarzon (Laguna, Cavite, Batangas) with direct expressway links avoiding Metro Manila transit delays.
Region: Batangas / Southern Luzon • Terminal: Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI)
Subic Bay International Container Port (NCT) PHSFS
Strategic deep-water container terminal in Central Luzon offering modern container handling, direct highway access, and rapid customs clearance for regional export shipments.
Region: Zambales / Central Luzon • Terminal: SBITC / ICTSI

Autonomous Port of Dakar (Port Autonome de Dakar - PAD) SNDKR
Premier maritime deep-water seaport in West Africa handling over 95% of Senegal's international foreign trade. Features the modern DP World Dakar container terminal with 13-14m draft, serving Greater Dakar and operating as the primary transit gateway for Mali.
Region: Dakar / Atlantic Coast • Terminal: DP World Dakar (Terminal à Conteneurs)
Port of Ndayane (New Deep-Water Mega-Port) SNDAY
Next-generation deep-water container terminal currently being developed by DP World south of Dakar. Designed with an 18-meter natural draft to accommodate the largest container vessels calling the West African coast.
Region: Ndayane / Thiès Region • Terminal: DP World Ndayane Mega-Terminal
Port of Kaolack SNKLC
Historic inland river port on the Saloum River serving the central agricultural basin, regional wholesale markets, and southern distribution routes into central Senegal.
Region: Kaolack / Saloum River • Role: Central regional river port
Port of Ziguinchor SNZIG
Strategic commercial maritime gateway located along the Casamance River connecting maritime supply lines and commercial retail trade to southern Senegal.
Region: Ziguinchor / Casamance River • Role: Southern regional trade terminal
Port of Saint-Louis SNXLS
Northern coastal and riverine facility at the mouth of the Senegal River supporting regional commercial enterprises and cross-border trade toward Mauritania.
Region: Saint-Louis / Northern Coast • Role: Northern commercial maritime gateway

Major International Airports (Air Cargo Gateways)

Time-critical corporate uniforms, seasonal festival merchandise, pre-production size runs, and promotional apparel fly directly between Philippine cargo airports and Senegalese international air terminals.

Davao Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) DVO / RPMD
Primary air cargo facility for Southern Mindanao. Features regular widebody domestic feeder connections into Manila (MNL) for consolidated international air waybills connecting to West Africa.
Location: Davao City / Mindanao • Connections: Domestic feeder flights to MNL
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA / MNL) MNL / RPLL
National air cargo flagship in Metro Manila. Connects air freight to Dakar via major international cargo hubs in Istanbul (Turkish Cargo), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Cargo), Dubai (Emirates SkyCargo), and Paris (Air France Cargo).
Location: Metro Manila • Airlines: Turkish Cargo, Ethiopian, Emirates, Air France
Clark International Airport (CRK) CRK / RPLC
Major express freight hub hosting dedicated international integrator facilities (FedEx, UPS, DHL). Features 24/7 dedicated freighter ramp handling and rapid customs clearance for Northern Luzon.
Location: Clark Freeport Zone / Pampanga • Integrators: FedEx, DHL, UPS air hubs
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) CEB / RPVM
Central Visayas air cargo gateway linking garment producers to global airline freight networks through transshipment via Singapore and Hong Kong.
Location: Lapu-Lapu City / Cebu • Coverage: Central Visayas export zones

Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD - DSS) DSS / GOBD
Senegal's flagship international air cargo hub located in Diass (47 km from Dakar). Features a modern 24/7 dedicated cargo terminal with cold-storage facilities, handling regular scheduled freighter flights from Turkish Cargo, Air France Cargo, Ethiopian Cargo, and DHL Aviation.
Location: Diass, Thiès Region / Dakar Metro • Terminal: AIBD Dedicated Cargo Terminal
Léopold Sédar Senghor Airport (DKR / GOOY) DKR / GOOY
Historical airport in Yoff, Dakar. Serves governmental, military, charter operations, and specialized courier cargo handling close to Dakar central business district.
Location: Yoff, Dakar • Role: Express courier and governmental air hub
Cap Skirring Airport (CSK) CSK / GOGS
Key airport in lower Casamance serving tourism, hospitality uniforms, and regional commercial distribution along the southern Atlantic coast.
Location: Cap Skirring / Lower Casamance • Role: Southern regional air hub
Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) ZIG / GOGG
Southern regional air terminal facilitating rapid distribution of corporate apparel, event merchandise, and commercial cargo across the Casamance region.
Location: Ziguinchor / Casamance • Role: Regional commercial air gateway
Saint-Louis Airport (XLS) XLS / GOSS
Modernized northern regional airport supporting agricultural, mining, and industrial development projects in the Senegal River Valley.
Location: Saint-Louis / Northern Senegal • Role: Northern industrial air terminal

Philippines to Senegal Freight Planning Summary

Ocean Freight (FCL / LCL) Davao (DICT) or Manila (MICT) via Singapore and Mediterranean transshipment (Tanger Med / Algeciras) to Port of Dakar (PAD). Total transit: 28 to 42 days port to port.

Connecting Air Freight Manila (MNL) connecting through Istanbul (Turkish Cargo), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Cargo), or Dubai (Emirates) into Dakar (DSS). Total transit: 3 to 5 days airport to airport.

Regional Air Feeder Davao (DVO), Clark (CRK), or Cebu (CEB) connecting through Manila and European cargo hubs into Dakar (DSS). Total transit: 4 to 7 days.

Door to Door Express DHL Express, FedEx, or UPS expedited international courier for pre-production size runs, fabric swatches, and urgent batch replenishment. Total transit: 4 to 7 business days.

Landed-cost & Trade Framework for Senegal

A reliable landed-cost estimate needs the final garment specification, quantity, packing dimensions, HS classification, Incoterm, destination, and delivery mode.

Trade Framework: ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States / CEDEAO) & WAEMU (UEMOA) Common External Tariff (CET / TEC)
Duty & Customs Guide: Third-country apparel imports from the Philippines under HS Chapters 61 and 62 are classified under ECOWAS CET Category 3 (final consumption goods subject to 20% customs duty / Droit de Douane). Statutory import levies include Statistical Fee (Redevance Statistique - RS: 1%), WAEMU Community Solidarity Levy (PCS: 0.8%), ECOWAS Community Levy (PCC: 0.5%), Senegalese Shippers Council fee (COSEC: 0.4%), and standard Senegalese Value Added Tax (TVA: 18%). Clearance is submitted electronically through the Senegalese Customs GAINDE system by an authorized customs broker (Commissionnaire en Douane Agréé). Importers must have an active Code Import-Export and NINEA fiscal registration.
Recommended Fabrics: Lightweight 140 to 160 GSM combed cotton t-shirts for tropical coastal conditions, 220 GSM heavyweight combed cotton for retail streetwear, quick-drying polyester athletic sublimation jerseys, and durable polyester-cotton workwear uniforms.
Destination currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Freight variables: Chargeable weight or volume ratio, international maritime bunker surcharges, terminal handling charges (THC at DP World Dakar), customs inspection fees, and inland road transport.

Compliance checkpoints for Senegal

These checkpoints are planning prompts, not a substitute for a binding tariff ruling or legal advice. Confirm the exact product scope before production labels and packaging are approved.

Textile care and fiber composition labelling in the French language complying with Senegalese Standards Association (ASN) guidelines
Permanent country of origin identification stating Fabriqué aux Philippines (Made in the Philippines) permanently affixed to each garment
Registered Senegalese importer fiscal identification (NINEA number) and Code Import-Export valid in the GAINDE customs platform
Pre-shipment verification and import declaration through the ORBUS electronic foreign trade single window prior to port departure

HS classification starting points

Most apparel begins in Chapter 61 or 62. Fiber composition, knit versus woven construction, gender, garment type, and intended use determine the final tariff line.

HS Chapter 61: knitted or crocheted apparel (T-shirts 6109, polo shirts 6105/6106, hoodies 6110)
HS Chapter 62: woven apparel (trousers, corporate dress shirts, jackets, aprons)
Confirm the 10-digit ECOWAS CET tariff line with a licensed Senegalese customs broker

Documents commonly prepared

Document requirements vary by buyer, carrier, bank, customs authority, and trade arrangement.

01Commercial invoice (Facture Commerciale)Seller, buyer NINEA, item descriptions in French, quantities, unit values, currency (EUR/USD), Incoterm, and payment terms.
02Packing list (Liste de Colisage)Carton breakdown, individual polybag ratios, size distributions, net and gross weight, and cubic dimensions.
03Transport documentOriginal Ocean Bill of Lading (Connaissement Maritime) or Master Air Waybill (LTA) issued for the shipment.
04Supporting certificatesCertificate of Origin issued by DTI/BOC or Philippine Chamber of Commerce, and Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaison (BSC) cargo tracking note when required.

MOQ, timing, and payment

Production starts after specification, sample or artwork, price, payment, and delivery terms are approved in writing.

Minimum order: 50 pieces per design for custom production; blank-stock MOQs depend on brand, color, and size mix
Production lead time: 3 to 6 weeks after sample, artwork, and payment approval; shipping time is additional
Typical payment structure: International bank transfer (T/T in EUR or USD); documentary collection or irrevocable letter of credit (L/C) may be agreed for qualified commercial consignments

Importing from the Philippines to Senegal: FAQ

Answers for early-stage sourcing. Your quotation will state the commercial terms that apply to the actual order.

Which seaports in the Philippines and Senegal are used for apparel shipments?

In the Philippines, cargo departs from Davao International Container Port (DICT) in Mindanao for southern manufacturing, as well as the Port of Manila (MICT and South Harbor), Cebu International Port (CIP), Batangas Port, and Subic Bay. In Senegal, containerized ocean shipments arrive at the Autonomous Port of Dakar (Port Autonome de Dakar - PAD, handling over 95% of national maritime traffic via DP World Dakar), the future Port of Ndayane deep-water terminal, Port of Kaolack, and Port of Ziguinchor.

Which airports handle air cargo shipments between the Philippines and Senegal?

Air cargo departs from Davao Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila (NAIA / MNL), Clark International Airport (CRK), and Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). Cargo arrives in Senegal primarily at Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD - DSS) in Diass, which features modern dedicated 24/7 air cargo terminals receiving flights from Turkish Cargo, Air France Cargo, Ethiopian Cargo, and DHL Aviation, as well as Léopold Sédar Senghor Airport (DKR) and Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG).

What is the minimum order for shipping apparel to Senegal?

Minimum order is 50 pieces per design for custom OEM/ODM production; blank-stock MOQs depend on brand, color, and size mix.

How long does shipping from the Philippines to Senegal take?

The planning estimate for ocean container shipping is 28 to 42 days port to port via Singapore and Mediterranean transshipment (Tanger Med or Algeciras) to Dakar. Air cargo connecting through Middle Eastern or European transit hubs takes 3 to 5 days airport to airport. International express couriers deliver in 4 to 7 business days door to door. Garment production takes 3 to 6 weeks after sample approval.

What import duties apply to Philippine apparel entering Senegal?

Under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (CET / TEC), apparel falls under Category 3 (final consumption goods) with a 20% customs duty. Additional statutory charges include the Statistical Fee (1%), WAEMU PCS (0.8%), ECOWAS PCC (0.5%), COSEC fee (0.4%), and standard 18% VAT (TVA). Clearance is processed via the GAINDE customs platform by a licensed customs broker.

Can PHShirt supply custom labels complying with Senegalese French regulations?

Yes. OEM/ODM orders can include French language care labels conforming to ASN standards, permanent Fabriqué aux Philippines origin tags, fiber percentage breakdowns in French, registered Senegalese NINEA numbers, custom hangtags, and individual barcode polybags.

Which Incoterms can be quoted for Senegal?

PHShirt can quote common Incoterms 2020 rules such as EXW, FCA, FOB (Manila, Davao DICT, or Cebu), CFR, or CIF (Port of Dakar) depending on your logistics arrangements.

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Reference sources

Last reviewed: 2026-09-01. Requirements change: verify current rules before contracting freight or producing labels.