In January, the Philippines' total external trade in goods decreased 2.1% to $16.09bn, with a trade deficit of $4.22bn and China as the largest supplier.

The Philippines' total external trade in goods decreased 2.1% year-on-year in January, to $16.09bn, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Imports accounted for 63.1% of the total trade, while the rest were exports. The trade deficit in January amounted to $4.22bn, a decrease of 24% compared to the previous year. China remains the largest supplier of imported goods to the Philippines.

March 12, 2024
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