Shopee PH March 2026 Report: Key Policy Updates & Payday Sale Trends

Policy & Code Announcements
Sellers must adhere to the following platform rules to avoid listing deletions and penalties:
- Prohibited Toys: Pre-assembled toy guns are not allowed and will be deleted. Only toy guns that require assembly can be listed.
- Restricted Listings:
- Cross-border sellers are prohibited from listing cardholders featuring images of Covid-19 vaccination cards.
- Flavored e-cigarettes, e-liquids, and related products are banned.
- The specific
ANYGUARD KF94mask brand is prohibited for cross-border sellers. Any similar items will be removed. - A specific brand of disinfectant (image-based, not named) is banned for cross-border sellers as it fails to meet bactericidal product standards.
Enforcement: Violations will result in product deletion. For the banned mask and disinfectant, actions include a sales stop (no penalty) and product deletion (with corresponding penalties).
Upcoming Campaign Calendar (March 2026)
The March calendar is packed with promotional opportunities for the savvy Shopee seller to optimize their campaigns:
- Early March: The 3.3 Sale and ongoing Brand Days.
- Mid-March: Key events include:
- 3.15 Payday Sale: A major promotional period targeting consumers after payday.
- Suki Savers Weekend: Recurring weekend discount campaigns.
- VIP Monday: Exclusive deals for VIP members.
- Shopee Beauty Fair & Shopee Styles Sale: Category-specific sales events.
Actionable Insight: Sellers should align inventory and marketing efforts with the 3.15 Payday Sale Sneak Peek and peak periods to maximize visibility and sales.
Trending Search Terms & Product Insights
Here are the top-searched keywords for the week, offering valuable insights for product selection and SEO strategy.
New Trending Keywords:
- clip fan (夾扇)
- punch monkey stuff toy (小猴玩偶)
- slippers for women
- bags for women
- tissue (纸巾)
- wipes
- iPhone case
- pimple patch (痘痘贴)
- gold jewelry set
- sandals for women
- earpods bluetooth
- shorts for men
- sunscreen
- diaper pants 50pcs
Recommended Products & Target Price Ranges
For Shopee sellers looking to capitalize on these trends, here are target price points for top products:
- Clip Fan: ₱84 - ₱149
- Punch Monkey Stuffed Toy: ₱122 - ₱625
- Slippers for Women: ₱45 - ₱174
- Bags for Women: ₱89 - ₱246
- Tissue: ₱1 - ₱129
Pro Tip: Utilize these keywords in your product titles, descriptions, and tags to improve search ranking during the high-traffic Payday Sale period.
For more product selection strategies, sellers are encouraged to consult Shopee's official sub-category guides and selection content platform, updated regularly.