Why Source Ube Direct from the Philippines, Not from a European Wholesaler?
If you've searched for an ube supplier in Europe, you've probably found European companies that buy ube from the Philippines, mark it up, and resell it to you. They position themselves as "ube specialists" or "premium wholesalers," but they're middlemen. The ube still comes from Filipino farms. The difference is that when you buy through them, an extra layer of margin gets extracted before the product reaches you, and the Filipino farmers who grew it see less of the value.
Philippine Ube is different. We are a Filipino-owned company. We work directly with farming families across the Philippines. When you source from us, you're cutting out the European intermediary and dealing with the people who actually know the farms, the farmers, and the product. You get better pricing, full traceability, and the knowledge that your ube supply chain keeps value in the Philippines where it belongs.
If you want to partner with a real Filipino farm, not a European company that happens to sell a Filipino product, we're the ones to talk to.
Traditional Organic Practices, Not Yet Certified
We are not currently certified organic under EU Regulation (EU) 2018/848. Many of our partner farms already farm organically — no synthetic pesticides, no chemical fertilizers, traditional methods passed down through generations — but formal certification requires third-party auditing of every step from farm to export, and we have not yet completed that process. Formal certification is on our roadmap as we scale.
When a Filipino family has been growing ube without chemicals for decades, they should eventually be able to prove it and earn the premium that organic certification commands. That's why certification is where we're heading. But until it is official, we won't claim it.
If organic certification is a hard requirement for your business today, contact us so we can be transparent about our current status and future timeline.
Ube Products Available for European Import
Ube Powder
Most Popular for Europe
- No cold chain, simplest EU import process
- 12–24 month shelf life
- Two grades: Heritage Reserve (30 or 100 mesh) & Ani (100-120 mesh)
- Uses: lattes, baking, ice cream, confectionery
- MOQ: 100 kg (exceptions for first-time buyers)
Ube Spread
Coming Soon
- Single-origin heirloom ube spread
- No artificial colors or preservatives
- Smooth, spreadable consistency
- Uses: toast, pastries, dessert fillings, gifting
- Packaging: 200 g jars
Ube Paste
Ready to Use
- Ready-to-use format for bakeries and food service
- Refrigerated shipping
- 3–6 month shelf life
- Uses: bakery fillings, desserts, ice cream bases
- Available on request — contact us for packaging and pricing
European Import Requirements for Ube
EU General Food Law (Regulation 178/2002)
All food imported into the EU must comply with the General Food Law, which requires traceability, food safety, and proper labelling. Importers must be able to identify the supplier and the products they have received. We provide full supply chain documentation for traceability compliance.
Official Controls (Regulation 2017/625)
Food imports are subject to official controls at EU Border Control Posts. Certain products require a Common Health Entry Document (CHED). Ube powder as a dried food product typically enters under simplified procedures. We provide all documentation needed for smooth border clearance.
UK Requirements (Post-Brexit)
The UK has its own food import framework managed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Requirements are similar to the EU but with separate documentation. We handle export paperwork for both EU and UK shipments and can advise on the differences.
What We Handle (Export Side)
Philippine Ube provides all export-side documentation: phytosanitary certificates, certificates of origin, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of analysis (including heavy metals, pesticide residues, microbiological testing), and allergen statements. Complete documentation for EU and UK customs clearance.
Shipping Ube to Europe & UK
Sea Freight
4–6 weeks from Manila to major European ports (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Felixstowe, Le Havre). Most cost-effective for orders over 500 kg. Reefer containers available for fresh ube. FOB Manila and CIF European port pricing available.
Air Freight
3–5 days to major European airports. Higher cost but essential for samples, time-sensitive orders, or fresh ube. We use temperature-controlled packaging for fresh products.
European Markets Served
UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Poland, and more. We ship to all major European ports and can arrange inland delivery.
Documentation Package
Every European shipment includes: phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis (with pesticide and heavy metal testing), bill of lading, and allergen statement.
Partner with a Real Filipino Farm
You don't need a European middleman to source ube from the Philippines. You need a direct relationship with the people who actually work with the farms. That's us. Filipino-owned, Filipino-operated, sourcing from Filipino farming families.
Whether you're a specialty cafe in Amsterdam, a bakery in London, or a food manufacturer in Berlin, we'll get real Philippine ube to your facility with full documentation and traceability.
The European Ube Market
Ube is rapidly gaining ground across Europe. The UK and Netherlands have led early adoption, driven by specialty coffee shops and Filipino community demand. Germany, France, and Scandinavia are following as ube lattes, ube ice cream, and ube-flavored products appear on menus and store shelves across the continent.
The European market has a particularly strong demand for organic and ethically sourced ingredients. Many of our partner farms already farm organically in practice — no synthetic pesticides, no chemical fertilizers, traditional methods passed down through generations — though we do not yet hold formal EU organic certification. We plan to pursue certification as we scale so our farmers' chemical-free growing methods can earn the formal recognition they deserve.
European Businesses We Supply
Specialty Coffee & Cafes
Ube lattes are taking off across European coffee culture, from London to Berlin to Stockholm
Restaurants & Hospitality
Asian and Filipino restaurants, fine dining, and hotel groups looking for authentic ube ingredients
Bakeries & Patisseries
Artisan bakeries using real ube for naturally purple baked goods, no artificial coloring needed
Food Manufacturers
Bulk ube powder for ice cream brands, confectionery companies, health food brands, and CPG products