The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) announced that the country’s total agricultural trade reached USD 2.52 billion in September 2025, marking a solid 3.3 percent increase year-on-year. This growth was primarily fueled by robust export activity, as agricultural exports jumped 19.1 percent from the same period last year.
Agricultural export revenue for September 2025 totaled USD 794.46 million, significantly higher than the USD 667.05 million recorded in September 2024. Exports accounted for 31.5 percent of the total agricultural trade and made up 11.0 percent of the country’s total exports for the month.
While the overall balance of trade in agricultural goods remained in a deficit at USD -932.15 million, this figure reflects an annual decrement of 15.7 percent, indicating a slowdown in the rate of deficit growth compared to the previous year.
The top 10 commodity groups were the key drivers of the export performance, collectively generating USD 777.08 million, or 97.8 percent of the total agricultural export revenue. The combined value of these groups posted a 20.0 percent annual increase.
The leading commodity group by value was animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes, which amounted to USD 297.51 million. This category alone comprised 37.4 percent of the total agricultural exports for the month.
In terms of regional trade, agricultural exports to ASEAN member countries totaled USD 73.92 million. Among ASEAN members, Malaysia stood out as the top buyer, purchasing USD 26.34 million in agricultural exports, accounting for 35.6 percent of the total agricultural exports to the region.
The strong export figures demonstrate the continued resilience and competitiveness of the country’s agricultural sector on the global stage.
