| Product Code: ETC8853975 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Philippines saw a significant increase in vacuum gas oil import shipments in 2024, with top exporting countries including South Korea, China, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan. Despite high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market continued to grow steadily with a notable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 27.48% from 2020 to 2024. Moreover, the growth rate in 2024 alone was an impressive 5.0%, indicating a sustained demand for vacuum gas oil in the Philippines.

Vacuum gas oil (VGO) is a key intermediate in fuel production, and its market in the Philippines is tied to refining capacity and imports. With increasing fuel demand and infrastructure development, VGO remains a vital component in refining operations, although local refining limitations constrain domestic production growth.
Vacuum gas oil (VGO) is a crucial feedstock in petroleum refining, and its demand in the Philippines is tied to refinery operations and fuel production. As local refineries modernize and shift toward higher-value fuels, VGO usage is expected to increase. Supply-chain disruptions and import dependency remain concerns.
The vacuum gas oil market is challenged by the limited capacity of local refineries to process heavy oil fractions. Dependence on imported feedstocks and outdated refining infrastructure reduce the attractiveness of vacuum gas oil processing. Environmental regulations are tightening, but enforcement is inconsistent, complicating operations for local refiners and traders.
Vacuum gas oil (VGO) plays a vital role in refining and fuel production. As refining capacity increases in Southeast Asia, there`s room for investments in supply chain infrastructure, VGO imports, and storage facilities. Collaboration with downstream refineries ensures consistent demand and long-term supply contracts.
Vacuum gas oil (VGO), a refinery feedstock, is regulated by the DOE and the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC). Environmental and safety protocols under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act are enforced by the DENR. The government provides investment incentives for refining and upgrading operations under the Oil Deregulation Law, which aims to improve fuel self-sufficiency and import alternatives.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for petrochemicals and refined petroleum products in the Philippines |
4.2.2 Increasing investments in oil refining infrastructure in the country |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to promote energy security and self-sufficiency |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in global crude oil prices impacting the cost of vacuum gas oil |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns affecting the usage of vacuum gas oil |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative energy sources and technologies |
5 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Trends |
6 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Heavy Vacuum Gas Oil (HVGO), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Light Vacuum Gas Oil (LVGO), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Gasoline Production, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Diesel / Kerosene Production, 2021- 2031F |
7 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Refinery utilization rate |
8.2 Energy intensity ratio (energy input per unit of output) |
8.3 Carbon emissions intensity per unit of vacuum gas oil produced |
9 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines Vacuum Gas Oil Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |