February agri trade lowest in 8 months

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February Agri Trade Hits 8-Month Low What's Behind the Slump?

The Philippine agricultural trade has experienced a significant decline in 
February, with total exports reaching $2.33 billion - its lowest level in e
eight months. According to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (P
(PSA), this figure represents a 3.8 percent increase compared to last year'
year's $2.24 billion, but a substantial drop from previous months.

The Numbers A Mixed Bag

Total agricultural exports reached $749.95 million in February, up by 7.1 p
percent from last year's $700.35 million. This accounts for 32.2 percent of
of the total agricultural trade for the month. In contrast, imports were wo
worth $1.58 billion, a modest growth of 2.3 percent from last year's $1.54 
billion.

Agricultural Trade Deficit A Positive Trend

The country's agricultural trade deficit declined to $828.95 million, a 1.6
1.6 percent decrease from last year's $842.60 million shortfall. This marks
marks the lowest deficit since December 2025.

Top Agricultural Exports A Look at the Leaders

Animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils, and their cleavage products;
products; prepared edible fats; and animal or vegetable waxes accounted for
for the largest share of agricultural exports in February, worth $252.26 mi
million or 33.6 percent of the total. Exports to Association of Southeast A
Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries totaled $60.31 million or 6.5 percen
percent of the total.

Top Agricultural Imports A Closer Look

Cereals were the country's top imports at $332.69 million or 21.1 percent o
of the total in February. Imports from ASEAN member countries amounted to $
$653.31 million or 23.8 percent of the total, with Vietnam being the top so
source of imports, accounting for 28.5 percent of the total.

Conclusion A Call to Action

The decline in agricultural trade in February is a cause for concern, but i
it also presents an opportunity for innovation and growth. By exploring new
new markets and products, we can revolutionize the way we approach agricult
agricultural trade in 2026 and beyond. It's essential to analyze the factor
factors driving this trend and develop strategies to mitigate its impact on
on the industry.

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Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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