Philippine exports grow 17.3% in July 2025 

The electronic sector continues to drive growth of the Philippines' export, which posted an annual growth of 17.3 percent to $7.34 billion in July 2025, from year-ago’s $6.25 billion, according to a report by Philippine News Agency.

Citing data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in a news release Thursday, said exports growth sustained its rise for the seventh consecutive month last July.

Total exports for the seven months amounted to USD48.62 billion, up by 13.9 percent from the USD42.69 billion same period last year.

Electronics exports expanded by 24.5 percent to USD3.92 billion, primarily due to strong demand for semiconductors.

“The consistent rise in our exports, particularly in electronics and minerals, highlights the resilience of Filipino enterprises even in a challenging global trading environment. This surge is powered by strong international demand and the increasing competitiveness of Philippine industries,” Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque said.

She noted that although exports from the Philippines remain resilient, there is still a need for broader growth, assuring stakeholders that the DTI is committed to expanding the country’s exports.

To date, the bulk of demand for Philippine exports comes from the US, at 15.8 percent, followed by Hong Kong, 15.2 percent; Japan, 13.6; China, 11.3 percent; and the Netherlands, 4.3 percent.

DTI-Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) Director Bianca Pearl Sykimte said the agency is “actively pursuing growth in Europe, ASEAN, and the Middle East."

“With targeted trade promotions, business-matching programs, and platforms like PHX Source and the FTA Integrated Portal, we are helping Filipino exporters seize opportunities in new markets,” she said.