Philippine merchandise exports surged to a record USD8.8 billion in June, the highest monthly level since official records began in 1991, fueled by booming electronics shipments and strengthening global demand for advanced manufacturing products.
Preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed exports jumped 24.1 percent from USD7.1 billion a year earlier, marking the fastest monthly growth this year. The strong June performance pushed first-half exports to an all-time high of USD46.72 billion, up 13.1 percent from the same period in 2025.
Electronics remained the engine of export growth, generating USD5.25 billion, or nearly 60 percent of total outbound shipments. Rising demand for semiconductors and electronic components, driven by investments in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things technologies and hyperscale data centers, continued to bolster Philippine manufacturing.
Manufactured goods, which accounted for 82.2 percent of total exports, climbed 30.2 percent year on year, underscoring the sector’s growing role in the country’s export expansion.
The United States retained its position as the Philippines’ largest export market, followed by Hong Kong, China, Japan and Singapore. Nine of the country’s 10 biggest export destinations posted double-digit growth in June, pointing to broad-based demand despite lingering global trade uncertainties.
Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque said the milestone demonstrates the resilience and global competitiveness of Filipino exporters.
“The historic export performance is a testament to the hard work, resilience and dedication of our Filipino exporters,” Roque said, adding that the government will continue supporting businesses through trade fairs, free trade agreements and stronger linkages with overseas buyers and investors.
The record shipment value provides fresh momentum for the Philippines’ export-led growth strategy at a time when many economies are grappling with slowing trade. With electronics accounting for the bulk of exports, sustaining the sector’s competitiveness while expanding higher-value manufacturing and diversifying export products will be key to maintaining the country’s strong growth trajectory in the months ahead.
