Rappler's latest stories on Philippine imports
PH trade deficit ‘alarming,’ says BOI official
BOI executive director Ma. Corazon Dichosa says trade deficit of the country for the past 5 years has averaged 76.54%
Senate urges gov't not to pursue sugar liberalization
'We do not want another industry to fall and falter because of the liberalizing imports of these products,' says Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri
Imports, exports down in September 2019
An analyst says the pullback in September imports, despite the drop in exports, means that net trade will likely not weigh on overall growth momentum in the 3rd quarter of 2019
August 2019 trade figures point to Q3 GDP growth struggle
The Philippines' total trade declines by 7% in August 2019 due to weaker exports and continued decline in imports
Philippine total trade declines by 1.3% in July 2019
Exports slightly improve by 3.5%, while imports drop by -4.2% in July 2019
[ANALYSIS] Dismal growth: Why is the PH economy losing its momentum?
Economic managers need to be more forthright about the state of the Philippine economy and not paint a picture of it that is rosier than the data suggest
Trade gap narrows in June 2019 as Philippines imports less steel
Total imports decrease by 10.4%, led by iron and steel. Meanwhile, 7 out of 10 major export commodities grow.
Trade deficit narrows in May 2019 as imports drop
Due to the decrease in 6 of the top 10 imported goods and a slight increase in exports, the Philippines' trade deficit slightly narrows in May 2019
Philippine exports drop, imports rise in February 2019
(UPDATED) The Philippines' balance of trade in goods increased to a $2.79-billion deficit, from a $2.54-billion deficit year-on-year
Philippine exports, imports nosedive in December 2018
The Philippine Statistics Authority says both imports and exports shrank in December 2018. Overall, the country's trade gap is now at its widest in history.
Weak peso fails to lift Philippine exports in June 2018
The Philippine Statistics Authority says the country posted a wider year-on-year trade deficit in June after imports rose to their fastest pace
Philippines' trade deficit widens by 47.6% in May 2018
The Philippine Statistics Authority says the country's imports further increased by 11.4%, while exports slumped by 3.8%
PH exports, imports up in August
China is the Philippines' top trading partner for the 1st semester of 2017, accounting for 15% of the total trade
WATCH: Did you know the Philippines exports to North Korea?
The Philippines is one of the top exporters to North Korea
PH exports fall by 7.5% in November 2016
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia expects a better year for exports in 2017 in anticipation of stronger trade ties with China and Russia
Philippines immune from China slowdown, HSBC says
HSBC says capital flight has hurt Malaysia and Indonesia amid lower commodity prices
PH exports to grow 6.8% in 2014 – UN ESCAP
The UN ESCAP’s 2014 exports and imports projections for the Philippines are some of the highest among selected Asia Pacific economies
Port congestion blamed for import decline in June
Imports fell for the second straight month in June
Imports up 9.6% in March despite electronics decline
The performance of mineral fuels transport equipment and other commodities bucked the weakness seen in the electronics sector
Customs files charges vs 2 steel importers, customs brokers
Customs Commissioner John Sevilla says the two firms did not only attempt to defraud the government of revenues they also endangered lives with their substandard steel imports
October imports at 18-month low
October imports reached 4 824 billion 8 6 percent lower compared to the figure recorded in October 2012
Sept imports up 7.2%
Higher demand for goods is expected during the holiday season says government
August imports growth slide to 6.9%
Value of imports in August reached 5 542 billion reflecting a 6 9 year on year hike that s slower than July s pace
Imports bounce back in July
Imports recover in July on the back of higher shipments of electronic products
Imports fall anew in June
Weak electronics shipments continue to weigh on imports
April imports up for first time in 4 months
Imports are buoyed by higher shipments of oil and related products which offset continued weakness in the electronics sector
Electronics decline caps import growth
Imports barely grow in 2012 as shipments of the main electronics group decline
10-mo PH imports growth below 1%
Imports continue to recover in October as the fourth quarter begins
Imports rebound in September
The country s merchandise imports rise 3 6 in September to 5 267 billion from 5 083 billion last year
Electronics continue 2-year decline in total import share
Electronic imports continue two year decline in July based on data from the NSO
