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Philippines' apparel export prices surge 11% to $23.69/kg in 2025

In ****, the average export price stood at $**.** per kg, compared to $**.** per kg in **** and $**.** per kg in ****, according to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/" target="_blank">sourcing intelligence tool TexPro. This consistent rise reflects the industry’s ongoing move towards value-added garments such as sportswear, uniforms, and functional apparel, backed by growing investments in automation, digital printing, and sustainable production practices.

According to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/" target="_blank">TexPro, the Philippines exported apparel worth $***.*** million during January–July ****, compared to $***.*** million in **** and $***.*** million in ****, marking a two-year contraction from $***.*** million in ****. The decline in shipment values mirrors global demand weakness, tighter inventory management by Western retailers, and a continued shift of basic apparel sourcing to lower-cost ASEAN and South Asian producers.