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Excise tax on alcohol in the Philippines: what the 6% yearly rise costs
Every 1 January, the Philippines raises its specific excise on alcohol by 6%, with no end date. In 2026 beer pays ₱48.31 a litre, and spirits pay ₱74.16 per proof litre plus 22% of the net retail price. We plan how much of each rise to pass on, product by product.
Spirits: ₱74.16 per proof litre in 2026 (a proof litre is a litre at 50% alcohol) plus 22% of the net retail price. Beer: per litre, whatever its strength.
A duty pass-on plan for the Philippines
How much of each January rise to pass on, product by product, with the price steps planned a year ahead.
- How much of each duty rise to pass on, product by product, and how sure we are
- The price points and pack sizes that carry the duty best
- How shoppers switch between beer, wine and spirits when prices move
- A price plan for each retailer, and an Excel model to update at each rise
How your results look
| Product | Excise a pack, 2026 | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Beer, 330ml | ₱15.94 | Pass on in full |
| Gin, 700ml, 40%, ₱400 net | ₱129.53 | Hold the price point |
| Beer, 6 x 330ml | ₱95.65 | Pass on in steps |
Fictional products. Every real result comes with the expected sales and profit, and a likely range.
Your options
Every option has a fixed price, agreed before we start.
Duty pass-on plan
- The excise and best choice for each product
- Price plan for each retailer
- Scenario model and a walk-through
Pricing review with the excise
- Everything in the excise review
- Prices and promotions for the whole range
- How your products take sales from each other
Portfolio review
- Everything in the pricing review
- More retailers and data sources
- A plan for each channel
After the project: a refresh before each pricing round, from £2,000 (about ₱170,000). Prices are fixed in pounds sterling; amounts in pesos are a guide at October 2026 exchange rates. We're based in the UK and work remotely, in English, under NDA.
How it works
From the first call to your plan in about three weeks.
A free 15-minute call
Tell us about your range. We say whether a review would pay for itself, and quote a fixed price.
Your data
Sales by product and retailer, recipes and costs. We sign an NDA before anything moves.
Your plan
The duty on every product, the best choice and a price plan, walked through with your team.
Excise tax on alcohol in the Philippines: the detail
Open only what you need.
- Law
- Republic Act 11467, in force since 1 January 2020; from 2025 the specific rates rise 6% every 1 January, with no end date
- Spirits
- 22% of the net retail price, plus ₱74.16 per proof litre in 2026, up from ₱69.96 in 2025
- Beer
- ₱48.31 a litre in 2026, up from ₱45.58; this covers beer, ale and other fermented liquors
- Wine
- ₱66.91 a litre in 2025, rising 6% each January; fortified wines over 25% alcohol are taxed as spirits
- Proof litre
- A litre at 50% alcohol: a 700ml bottle at 40% holds 0.56 proof litres
Plan the steps
Six percent every January can be priced a year ahead, product by product.
Pass it on
Raise the price by the tax or more. Works for products whose sales hold up when the price rises.
Absorb it
Keep the price and take the cost. Works when a rise would push a product past a key price point and lose more profit than the tax.
What is the excise tax on beer in the Philippines in 2026?
₱48.31 a litre, up 6% from ₱45.58 in 2025.
How do you compute excise tax on alcohol products in the Philippines?
Beer and wine pay a rate per litre. Spirits pay 22% of the net retail price plus ₱74.16 per proof litre in 2026: a 700ml bottle at 40% holds 0.56 proof litres, so the specific part is ₱41.53.
What is the excise tax on distilled spirits in the Philippines?
22% of the net retail price plus ₱74.16 per proof litre in 2026.
Does the alcohol excise tax increase every year?
Yes. Under Republic Act 11467, the specific rates rise 6% every 1 January from 2025, with no end date.
How much does a duty pass-on plan cost?
A review of up to 10 products has a fixed price from £7,500 (about ₱640,000) and takes about three weeks. For 11 to 50 products, a full pricing review costs around £17,500 (about ₱1.5 million). It starts with a free 15-minute call.
Do you work with brands in the Philippines?
Yes. We're based in the UK and work remotely and in English, under NDA. Prices are fixed in pounds sterling before we start, and the first step is a free 15-minute call.
- USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, annual increase in excise tax for alcohol products (April 2025)
- Bureau of Customs, MISTG Memo No. 01-2026 on the 2026 excise rates
- Republic Act 11467 (Senate of the Philippines)
Checked on 25 October 2026. Rules and rates change, so check the official source before making decisions. This page is not tax advice.