The Philippines is one of the largest plywood markets in the world. Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7641 tropical islands. As of 2015, the Philippines already had a population of at least 100 million. The fast-growing population drove up the demand for marine plywood used in the house construction of the Pinoy families.
The Philippines also has a marine boat industry that has a huge demand for premium marine plywood in their manufacturing. It has the most advanced shopping malls in South East Asia.
The plywood consumption is so huge that local plywood manufacturers in the Philippines can not meet the demand. There is a lot of plywood imported from China, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Plywood Factory in the Philippines
Filipino plywood manufacturers focus on the manufacturing of high quality marine plywood. Below are some of its famous brands and factories.
| Brand | Manufacturer | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Marine Plywood | SMWPI Wood Products, Incorporated | WBP marine plywood that can withstand 72-hour continuous boiling test to make sure that it can withstand even the toughest weather conditions. |
| N/A | Mt. Banahaw Wood Industries, Incorporated | Plywood manufacturer located in Quezon city. |
| N/A | Sirawai Plywood & Lumber Corporation | Makati City, Metro Manila |
| M & S | M & S Company, Incorporated | Makati City, Metro Manila |
| Top Forest | Top Forest Developers Inc | U-C G/F Cordova Building, Valero corner Sedeño Streets, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila |
| Novawood | Novawood Forest Industries Corporation | Purok VI, Barangay Lapasan, Clarin, Misamis Occidental |
| N/A | Charverson Wood Industry Corporation | Sitio Matarlo, Bo. Mahayag, Bunawan, Davao City, Davao del Sur |
| Agusan Plywood | Agusan Plywood Corporation | The most reliable local plywood brand in the Philippines. We manufacture ordinary and marine plywood to various specifications. |
| Zamboply™ | Zamboply | MR and WBP Plywood, Santa Rosa Marine Plywood, Zumoform Phenolic Board |
| PSPI | Philippine Softwood Products, Incorporated | San Juan City, Metro Manila |
| RPC | richmond plywood corporation | San Juan City, Metro Manila |
| UNITED WOOD | United Wood Industries Corporation | Manufacturing of plywood, flooring, and outdoor furniture |
| Minrico Lumber | Minrico Lumber Enterprises Company, Incorporated | Furniture and Plywood Manufacturing in Cotabato City, Maguindanao |
Popular plywood in Philippines
- Marine Plywood
- Ordinary Plywood
- Phenolic Board (Imported)
- Laminated Board (Particle board or MDF)
There are few phenolic board manufacturers in the Philippines. Most of its phenolic boards are imported from China or Malaysia. Chinese plywood started to grow its market since the Yolanda typhoon season in 2013. Huge demand for cheap price plywood emerged. More and more ply was ordered from China since then.
