Electronics continue to drive PH exports to record $9.9B in Sept

Philippine merchandise exports reached a record high of US$9.87 billion in September 2026, growing by 35.6% from $7.28 billion in the same month last year and posting the country’s highest monthly export value since the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) began tracking international trade in 1991.

Preliminary PSA data also showed that September marked the 21st consecutive month of export growth, with the latest expansion the strongest during that period.

From January to September 2026, total merchandise exports reached $73.95 billion, up 17.2% from $63.08 billion in the same period last year. This milestone also marks the highest January-to-September export value on record.

“Our exporters continue to prove that Philippine products can compete and succeed globally. This record performance reflects strong global demand, the competitiveness of our industries, and the hard work of Filipino businesses, workers, farmers, and manufacturers,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said in a statement.

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