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Philippines' T&A imports decline to $196 mn in January 2026

12 Mar '26

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Philippines' T&A imports decline to $196 mn in January 2026

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The Philippines recorded higher textile and apparel imports in January ****, driven mainly by a sharp rise in yarn and fabric inflows, indicating stronger demand from domestic manufacturers. However, exports declined slightly due to lower apparel shipments, highlighting the country's continued dependence on imported textile inputs despite gradual improvement in annual export performance.

Imports of textile yarns and fabrics stood at $***.** million in January ****, registering a significant increase from $***.** million in the same month of the previous year. Imports of articles of apparel and clothing accessories also edged up slightly to $**.** million, compared with $**.** million in January ****. Meanwhile, imports of textile fibre and waste rose to $**.** million, up from $**.** million a year earlier.

On the export side, the Philippines recorded mixed performance during the month. Exports of articles of apparel and clothing accessories declined to $**.** million in January ****, compared with $**.** million in January ****.