Merchandise Trade Balance in Philippines
The merchandise trade balance in the Philippines averaged -28.4 billion USD in the decade to 2022. The 2022 reading was -58.2 billion USD. For more trade information, visit our dedicated page.
Philippines Trade Chart
Philippines Trade Data
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) | -40.7 | -24.6 | -42.2 | -57.6 | -52.6 |
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