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30.06.202601:00:00UTC+00Philippines Narrows Trade Deficit in May 2026 as Import-Export Gap Eases

The Philippines’ trade deficit narrowed in May 2026, with the gap between imports and exports shrinking to -5,481.0 million dollars, according to data updated on 30 June 2026. This marks an improvement from April 2026, when the trade balance stood at -5,965.0 million dollars.

The reduced deficit suggests a modest rebalancing in the country’s external sector between April and May. While the trade balance remained firmly in negative territory, the smaller shortfall may indicate either a pickup in export performance, a tempering of import demand, or a combination of both. Market participants will be watching subsequent releases to see whether May’s movement signals the start of a sustained trend toward a narrower trade gap.

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