MANILA- The total merchandise trade declined as exports continue to slide in July 2016, given that global economic recovery remains slow, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that total revenue from trade fell from US$ 12.2 billion in the previous year to US$11.4 billion in July continue reading : Exports decline pulls down total trade in July 2016
PH imports performance tops Asia for first half of 2016
MANILA— The Philippines was Asia’s consistent top imports performer for the first half of 2016 as the country’s merchandise imports grew by 15.4 percent in June, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “This performance shows the strength of domestic demand in the country particularly in consumption and investment, as reflected by the continue reading : PH imports performance tops Asia for first half of 2016
Imports growth in April 2016 shows strong business, consumer confidence
Philippine imports grew by 29.2 percent from a year ago in April 2016, due to double-digit growth in purchases of capital goods, raw materials and intermediate goods, and consumer goods, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that Philippine imports grew to US$6.5 billion in April 2016 continue reading : Imports growth in April 2016 shows strong business, consumer confidence
STRONG DOMESTIC DEMAND BOOSTS IMPORTS IN MARCH 2016
Continued demand for capital and consumer goods drove imports growth of 11.7 percent in March 2016, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported that imports reached US$6.4 billion from US$5.7 billion in the same period. This is on account of higher purchases of capital goods at 24.1 percent continue reading : STRONG DOMESTIC DEMAND BOOSTS IMPORTS IN MARCH 2016
Strong domestic demand drives imports growth in February 2016
Higher purchases of capital and consumer goods pushed imports to grow by 1.2 percent in February 2016, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported today that total payments for imported goods rose to US$5.41 billion in February 2016 from US$5.35 billion in the same period last year. continue reading : Strong domestic demand drives imports growth in February 2016
JANUARY IMPORTS RECORD HIGHEST GROWTH SINCE NOVEMBER 2010
Imports bounced back to a positive and double-digit growth in January 2016 from its previous month’s decline with higher purchases of capital goods, raw materials and intermediate goods, and consumer goods, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported today that total payments for imported goods increased by continue reading : JANUARY IMPORTS RECORD HIGHEST GROWTH SINCE NOVEMBER 2010
Strong domestic demand seen to boost imports growth despite December 2015 decline – NEDA
Strong domestic demand and the growing investor confidence in the country will support Philippine imports growth in the near term despite the decline in December 2015, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the total payments for imported goods in the country declined by 25.8 percent continue reading : Strong domestic demand seen to boost imports growth despite December 2015 decline – NEDA
PH imports grow by 10.1 percent, tops Asian countries in November 2015
Philippine merchandise imports grew by 10.1 percent in November 2015 topping ten of its Asian peers, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that total payments for imported goods climbed to US$6.1 billion in November 2015, from US$5.5 billion that was recorded in the same period last continue reading : PH imports grow by 10.1 percent, tops Asian countries in November 2015
STRONG INVESTMENT DEMAND DRIVES IMPORTS GROWTH, PH outpaces Asian peers with its 16.8-percent imports growth
MANILA – Strong domestic demand for raw materials and intermediate inputs, capital and consumer goods kept Philippine merchandise imports in October 2015 in the positive territory for the fifth consecutive month, according to the National Economic and Development Authority. Trade data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority today indicate a 16.8-percent increase in spending on continue reading : STRONG INVESTMENT DEMAND DRIVES IMPORTS GROWTH, PH outpaces Asian peers with its 16.8-percent imports growth
Imports growth remains buoyant in September 2015, robust economic activity expected with 40.7% growth in imported capital goods
MANILA – Double-digit increases in the importation of raw materials and intermediate goods, capital and consumer goods kept Philippine merchandise imports afloat in September 2015, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that total payments for imports increased by 6.7 percent to US$6.2 billion in September 2015 continue reading : Imports growth remains buoyant in September 2015, robust economic activity expected with 40.7% growth in imported capital goods
IMPORTS GROW BY 4.1 PERCENT IN AUGUST 2015, Holiday and onset of election season expected to boost imports further
MANILA – Philippine merchandise imports increased by 4.1 percent in August 2015 on the back of higher payments for raw materials, intermediate goods, and consumer goods, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported that although the said increase is lower than the double-digit growth registered last month, payments continue reading : IMPORTS GROW BY 4.1 PERCENT IN AUGUST 2015, Holiday and onset of election season expected to boost imports further
Imports maintain double-digit growth in July 2015
MANILA – Philippine merchandise imports posted double-digit growth for the second consecutive month at 16.9 percent in July 2015, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Trade data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority today indicate that significant increases in inward shipments from the country’s major trading partners buoyed up merchandise imports to continue reading : Imports maintain double-digit growth in July 2015
PH imports recover, reach highest growth for 2015
MANILA – Philippine imports recorded its highest growth for the year at 22.6 percent in June 2015, recovering from three consecutive months of contractions since March, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported today that the spending for imported goods rose to US$5.9 billion in June 2015 continue reading : PH imports recover, reach highest growth for 2015
Upbeat business sentiment backs growth in imports volume in May 2015; Sustained growth in imported capital goods bodes well for economy, NEDA says
MANILA – The volume of total imported merchandise recorded a 7.1-percent expansion, even as total payments declined by 13.4 percent, from US$5.1 billion in May 2014 to US$4.4 billion in the said period. The country’s importation of capital goods also sustained its double-digit growth in May 2015, according to the National Economic and Development Authority continue reading : Upbeat business sentiment backs growth in imports volume in May 2015; Sustained growth in imported capital goods bodes well for economy, NEDA says
Capital, consumer goods remain afloat despite decline in total imports in April 2015
MANILA – Despite the 12.8-percent year-on-year decline in total merchandise imports in April 2015, domestic demand for capital and consumer goods remains strong, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority’s latest report indicates that merchandise imports significantly decreased to US$4.7 billion in April 2015 from US$5.4 billion in April continue reading : Capital, consumer goods remain afloat despite decline in total imports in April 2015
