Merchandise Exports in Philippines
Merchandise exports from the Philippines were worth USD 79.0 billion in 2022, compared to USD 56.7 billion a decade ago, and averaged USD 66.3 billion over the last decade. For more exports information, visit our dedicated page.
Philippines Merchandise Exports Chart
Philippines Merchandise Exports Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Merchandise Exports (USD bn) | 69.3 | 70.9 | 65.2 | 74.7 | 79.6 |
Merchandise Exports (ann. var. %) | 0.9 | 2.3 | -8.1 | 14.5 | 6.5 |
Merchandise exports slide in December
Merchandise exports decreased 0.5% on an annual basis in December (November: -13.0% year-on-year). Meanwhile, merchandise imports declined 5.1% on an annual basis in December (November: +1.3% yoy). As a result, the merchandise trade balance improved from the previous month, recording a USD 4.0 billion shortfall in December (November 2023: USD 4.7 billion deficit; December 2022: USD 4.5 billion deficit). Lastly, the trend improved, with the 12-month trailing merchandise trade balance recording a USD 52.4 billion deficit in December, compared to the USD 52.9 billion deficit in November.
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