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 62.1 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 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Philippines Merchandise Exports Data
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Merchandise Exports (USD bn) | 65.2 | 74.7 | 79.6 | 73.6 | 73.3 |
Merchandise Exports (ann. var. %) | -8.1 | 14.5 | 6.5 | -7.5 | -0.5 |
Merchandise exports gain steam in May
Latest reading: Merchandise exports soared 15.1% annually in May, on the heels of April’s 7.6% rise. May’s result marked the most robust increase since April 2024. Meanwhile, merchandise imports fell 4.4% in annual terms in May (April: -2.5% yoy), marking the weakest reading since June 2024. As a result, the merchandise trade balance improved from the previous month, recording a USD 3.3 billion deficit in May (April 2025: USD 4.0 billion deficit; May 2024: USD 4.7 billion deficit). Lastly, the trend improved, with the 12-month trailing merchandise trade balance recording a USD 53.3 billion deficit in May, compared to the USD 54.7 billion deficit in April.
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