Imports by region of origin in Philippines
Philippines: Imports by region of origin was 9.36 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in Philippines, 1948–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports by region of origin in Philippines stood at 9.36 billion current US$.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Philippines peaked at 10.48 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 280.00 million current US$, in 1959.
That places Philippines 44th out of 210 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Philippines, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 530.09 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 520.96 million current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1950 | 290.84 million current US$ | -44.2% |
| 1951 | 392.92 million current US$ | +35.1% |
| 1952 | 363.55 million current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1953 | 420.97 million current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1954 | 380.60 million current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1955 | 412.06 million current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1956 | 349.36 million current US$ | -15.2% |
| 1957 | 389.62 million current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1958 | 345.10 million current US$ | -11.4% |
| 1959 | 280.00 million current US$ | -18.9% |
| 1960 | 317.70 million current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1961 | 333.60 million current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1962 | 304.10 million current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1963 | 305.80 million current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 374.60 million current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1965 | 343.10 million current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1966 | 351.40 million current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 421.80 million current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1968 | 443.10 million current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1969 | 390.00 million current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1970 | 378.60 million current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1971 | 368.60 million current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1972 | 383.60 million current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 531.90 million current US$ | +38.7% |
| 1974 | 885.10 million current US$ | +66.4% |
| 1975 | 897.30 million current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 939.64 million current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 960.45 million current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 1.14 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1979 | 1.59 billion current US$ | +39.6% |
| 1980 | 2.05 billion current US$ | +28.5% |
| 1981 | 2.12 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 2.04 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 1.98 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 1.77 billion current US$ | -10.4% |
| 1985 | 1.39 billion current US$ | -21.8% |
| 1986 | 1.35 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 1.64 billion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1988 | 1.92 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 1989 | 2.32 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1990 | 2.74 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1991 | 2.79 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 2.83 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 3.69 billion current US$ | +30.3% |
| 1994 | 4.34 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1995 | 5.58 billion current US$ | +28.5% |
| 1996 | 6.49 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1997 | 8.02 billion current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1998 | 6.80 billion current US$ | -15.2% |
| 1999 | 6.61 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 6.69 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 6.77 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 7.59 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2003 | 7.68 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 8.58 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2005 | 9.43 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 8.75 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 8.24 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 8.16 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 5.81 billion current US$ | -28.8% |
| 2010 | 6.99 billion current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2011 | 7.64 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 8.31 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 7.99 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 6.64 billion current US$ | -16.9% |
| 2015 | 8.47 billion current US$ | +27.5% |
| 2016 | 8.25 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 8.20 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 8.77 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 9.32 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 7.71 billion current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2021 | 9.40 billion current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2022 | 10.48 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2023 | 9.75 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2024 | 9.65 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 9.36 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 9.36 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 997.23 million current US$, 9.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 9.36 billion current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 172.81 million current US$, 54.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 525.52 million current US$ | 520.96 million current US$ | 530.09 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 362.50 million current US$ | 280.00 million current US$ | 420.97 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 358.52 million current US$ | 304.10 million current US$ | 443.10 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 807.98 million current US$ | 368.60 million current US$ | 1.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.86 billion current US$ | 1.35 billion current US$ | 2.32 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.99 billion current US$ | 2.74 billion current US$ | 8.02 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.77 billion current US$ | 5.81 billion current US$ | 9.43 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.06 billion current US$ | 6.64 billion current US$ | 9.32 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.39 billion current US$ | 7.71 billion current US$ | 10.48 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More economy & growth data for Philippines
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -22.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0081 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 33.76 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.5964 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0059 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 24.65 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.11 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Philippines?
- Imports by region of origin in Philippines was 9.36 billion current US$ in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 10.48 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 280.00 million current US$ in 1959.
- How does Philippines rank for imports by region of origin?
- Philippines ranks 44th out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.