Philippine exports rise 27.8% to US$9.11 billion in August
The August 2026 figure was the highest in 35 years, with electronic products making up 68.1% of merchandise exports.
Preliminary Philippine Statistics Authority data put merchandise exports at US$9.11 billion for August 2026, an increase of 27.8% and a 35-year high. Across January–August, exports reached US$64.04 billion, up 14.8% from US$55.80 billion over the same months in 2025.
Electronic products drove the August increase, contributing US$6.20 billion, or 68.1% of exports. Shipments of other mineral products were worth US$393.54 million and represented 4.3% of the total. Gold shipments were valued at US$321.27 million.
With purchases of US$2.17 billion in Philippine goods, the United States remained the largest export market and accounted for 23.8% of August shipments. The next-largest destinations were Hong Kong, with US$1.57 billion, and China, with US$1.05 billion. Exports to Japan stood at US$704.49 million, while Taiwan received US$516.01 million.
The Department of Trade and Industry said it was monitoring supply and logistics challenges in agro-processing export sectors while pursuing trade promotions to increase sales abroad. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the department would continue using its overseas trade offices and export programmes to help businesses understand buyers’ requirements, improve products and translate international exposure into sustained export growth.
