The country’s electronics industry — long the backbone of Philippine exports — continued its strong momentum in 2025, posting an 11.7% year-on-year jump as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) opened this year’s National Exporters’ Week (NEW).
Citing latest performance figures, DTI said merchandise exports in October rose 19.4% from the previous year, extending a 10-month streak of growth.
Total exports from January to October 2025 reached $70.43 billion, up 13.8% from $61.90 billion a year earlier.
Electronics remained the country’s top export category, expanding from $36.54 billion in 2024 to $40.82 billion this year.
The 11.7% growth reflects sustained global demand for semiconductors and electronic components — products largely manufactured in economic zones in Laguna, Cavite, Cebu, and Clark.
DTI officials said stronger orders from major markets and diversification efforts by electronics firms contributed to the export rebound.
Meanwhile, non-electronics exports grew even faster at 16.8%, buoyed by manufactured goods, minerals, and agro-based products.
At the opening of NEW 2025, Department of Trade secretary Cristina A. Roque urged exporters to build on this momentum and help position the Philippines as a “global trade powerhouse.”
Roque emphasized that digitalization efforts and streamlined export processes — particularly for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) — are helping more companies participate in global value chains.
The Exporters’ Exhibit, one of the week’s highlights, showcases Philippine-made goods including electronics, food products, coconut derivatives, beauty items, and creative services.
DTI will launch two major platforms during the National Export Congress on December 4:
- FTA Origin Management System (OMS) – Automates origin certification to ease access to tariff preferences under free trade agreements.
- PHX SOURCE – A digital marketplace and exporter directory featuring over 6,000 companies, developed with Qsweep Technologies, aimed at linking Philippine suppliers with international buyers.
Despite global headwinds, several major markets posted double-digit growth, indicating a more diversified export landscape.
Services exports dipped slightly by 0.89% in the first half of 2025, totaling $24.43 billion. DTI said the decline was modest, with IT-BPM, travel, and transport services remaining near their 2024 performance levels.
With electronics continuing to lead the surge and non-electronics shipments accelerating, DTI said the Philippines is entering the last quarter of the year with strong momentum.
