Philippine merchandise exports rose by 26.1% in June 2025, reaching $7.02 billion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
This is the second-highest year-on-year growth in the past two years, following the 28.2% expansion in April 2024.
A robust global appetite for key Philippine export products fueled the strong performance, with significant contributions from mineral products, machinery and transport equipment, gold exports, manufactured goods, and coconut oil.
“The surge in exports reflects the adaptability of Filipino enterprises and the gains from the government’s sustained trade promotion and policy support.”
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said the surge in exports reflects the adaptability of Filipino enterprises and the gains from the government’s sustained trade promotion and policy support.
“Amid global challenges like geopolitics and supply chain issues, Filipino businesses continue to find ways to grow and compete. Their strength helps boost our export performance,” Roque emphasized.
The trade chief added that, upon the direction of the President, the DTI is intensifying its support for exporters by providing targeted market insights, facilitating business-matching, and leading international trade missions.
The United States remained the Philippines’ largest export destination, with exports soaring by 35.2% to $1.21 billion, from $898.38 million a year ago.
Exports from Hong Kong also rose by 13.8% to $1.07 billion, while exports to Japan reflected a 30.5% increase to $974.80 million.
“The strong performance, particularly in the US market, may partly reflect accelerated deliveries by exporters in anticipation of potential tariff adjustments.”
DTI-Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) Director Bianca Pearl Sykimte said the strong performance, particularly in the US market, may partly reflect accelerated deliveries by exporters in anticipation of potential tariff adjustments.
“While this contributed to the June surge, it also underscores the importance of diversifying our export markets. We are actively working to support sectors that are heavily reliant on the US by opening new trade avenues and strengthening our presence in emerging and strategic markets,” Sykimte said.
To know more about Philippine exports or if you have export-related queries, you may email DTI-EMB at exports@dti.gov.ph or visit www.tradelinephilippines.dti.gov.ph.
