The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced a powerful finish to 2025, reporting a significant surge in the country's export performance for November. Official data shows that Philippine exports climbed by 21.3 percent compared to the same month last year, reaching a total value of US$6.9 billion.
Eleven Months of Unbroken Growth
This impressive result marks the eleventh consecutive month of export expansion for the Philippines and represents the third month in a row of double-digit growth. The sustained momentum from January to November 2025 has been remarkable, with total export earnings for that period hitting US$77.4 billion. This figure is already 14.5 percent higher than the previous year and surpasses the entire export value for the full year of 2024 by more than US$4 billion. The robust export activity also contributed to a 9.9 percent reduction in the trade deficit, as the pace of import growth moderated.
Broad-Based Gains Across Products and Markets
The November export boom was driven by strong international demand across a diverse range of sectors. Leading the charge was the electronics industry, which remains the country's top export earner. Electronics shipments skyrocketed by 50.6 percent year-on-year to US$4.2 billion.
Agro-based products also showed formidable strength. Coconut product exports rose by 27.1 percent, adding over US$70 million in revenue. Processed fruit juices, particularly banana and pineapple juice, saw explosive growth of 38.8 percent and 40.0 percent respectively, contributing a combined US$46 million.
Other notable performers included:
- Gold exports, which surged 50.7% to US$181.8 million.
- Machinery and transport equipment, up 29.4% to US$317 million.
- Non-food consumer goods like furniture (+65.9%), footwear (+28.6%), travel goods (+28.3%), and garments (+11.2%).
Global Markets Embrace Philippine Goods
Geographically, export growth was widespread. Hong Kong emerged as the top destination, with exports nearly doubling to US$1.2 billion. Shipments to the United States, a traditional key market, grew by 19.3% to also reach US$1.2 billion.
Several markets recorded extraordinary increases. Exports to the Netherlands and Taiwan more than doubledGermany posted a 63.6% growth to US$295.9 million, while Malaysia, Mexico, and Italy each saw growth exceeding 50 percent.
On a year-to-date basis, exports to Canada and Australia tripled, reaching US$1.6 billion and US$1.7 billion respectively.
Government and Industry Optimism for 2026
Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque hailed the figures as proof of the global competitiveness of Filipino products. She stated that the growth in electronics, food, and consumer goods reflects rising worldwide demand, which in turn supports local jobs, incomes, and opportunities for exporters.
Bianca Pearl R. Sykimte, Director of the DTI–Export Marketing Bureau, highlighted strategic initiatives behind the success. She pointed to improved market access, particularly the US reciprocal tariff exemption on key Philippine agriculture products, as creating a fairer competitive environment. Coupled with targeted export promotion, these efforts are building momentum for more inclusive growth.
With signs of a recovering global economy, the DTI expresses strong confidence that the Philippine export sector will maintain its positive trajectory well into 2026.
