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Philippines textile imports flat, apparel edges up in Jan–Nov 2025

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), imports of textile yarn, fabrics, made-up articles and related products stood at $*,***.** million (FoB) in January–November ****, marginally lower than $*,***.** million in the corresponding period of the previous year. Imports of textile fibre and waste declined by **.* per cent to $***.** million, compared with $***.** million a year earlier. Meanwhile, imports of articles of apparel and accessories rose by *.* per cent to $***.** million, up from $***.** million in the same period last year.

Overall, total Philippine imports increased by *.* per cent year on year to $***.** billion in January–November ****. Textile and garment imports together accounted for about *.** per cent of total imports, with fabrics and made-ups forming the largest share, followed by apparel. This underscores the country’s continued dependence on imported finished garments and textile inputs.