The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Thursday the Philippines’ strong export performance at the end of 2025 reflects a more resilient domestic industry and its growing capacity to generate jobs and raise household incomes.
Exports grew 15.2 percent in 2025 to reach $84.41 billion, led by a year-end surge in electronics and emerging demand for green technology components, the DTI said.
Full-year receipts climbed from $73.27 billion in 2024, supported by three consecutive months of more than 20 percent growth at the end of the year. December exports alone rose 23.3 percent year-on-year to $6.99 billion, according to preliminary Philippine Statistics Authority data.
DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said the performance reflects a resilient domestic industry and a growing capacity to generate jobs.
She said that global demand for Philippine-made products translates into tangible gains for local communities through employment and higher spending power.
“When our products reach international markets, the benefits flow directly back to Filipino workers and their families,” Roque said, adding that the DTI would step up efforts to help exporters expand their market reach and simplify export processes.
Electronics remained the primary driver of the sector, accounting for $4.04 billion or 57.8 percent of total December exports. The department attributed the growth to high demand for artificial intelligence-enabled devices, electric vehicle components and smart technologies. Manufactured goods, agro-based products and mineral products also recorded gains.
Roque said the rising demand supports sustained operations in factories and economic zones, specifically improving incomes in rural areas through shipments of coconut products and bananas.
She also cited the country’s position as a critical nickel supplier for clean energy technologies, which has sparked new investment interest.
The United States was the top export destination for Philippine goods in December, followed by Hong Kong, Japan, China and Singapore.
While the outlook for 2026 remains positive, the DTI said it is monitoring global trade shifts and potential tariff risks for specialty electronics. The agency plans to continue reforms regarding the ease of doing business and market access to maintain the current growth trajectory.
