Latest reading: In March, the trade balance was USD -4.5 billion, following a USD -4.0 billion reading in the previous...
Merchandise Exports in Philippines
Merchandise exports were worth USD 73.3 billion in 2024 in Philippines compared to USD 62.1 billion ten years earlier, and averaged USD 68.5 billion over the last decade. For more exports information, visit our dedicated page.
Philippines Merchandise Exports Chart
Note: This chart displays Exports (USD billion) for Philippines from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Philippines Merchandise Exports Data
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Exports (USD bn) | 74.7 | 79.6 | 73.6 | 73.3 | 84.5 |
| Merchandise Exports (ann. var. %) | 14.5 | 6.5 | -7.5 | -0.5 | 15.3 |
Merchandise trade deficit shrinks in February
Latest reading: In February, the trade balance was USD -3.7 billion, following a USD -4.3 billion figure in the previous month. This was the smallest deficit since May 2025. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD -49.7 billion. Merchandise exports rose 8.0% in annual terms in February, following 8.7% growth in the previous month. Merchandise imports were up 12.6% in annual terms in February, following a 1.0% drop in the prior month. February's reading was the strongest since June 2025.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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