Services Increasingly Drive the Philippines’ Economy
Services account for two-thirds of GDP, while manufacturing value added rises, foreign investment weakens and growth moderates
Services account for two-thirds of GDP, while manufacturing value added rises, foreign investment weakens and growth moderates
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Services are gaining ground as manufacturing expands but loses GDP share
Machinery & Electronics accounted for nearly half of China's goods exports in the first eight months of 2026, led by integrated circuits
Imports reached USD 76 billion in July 2026, with machinery & electronics up 32%, adding to a widening trade imbalance
Exports grew 19% yoy in the first eight months of 2026, with regional growth ranging from 7% in North America to 26% in Africa
China's largest provincial exporter leads by a wide margin, with machinery and electronics dominating its export base
World merchandise exports rose 14.4% in H1 2026, with several Asian economies climbing the global rankings
China's 2026 trade figures reveal strong growth across Asian export markets and surging machinery and electronics trade
Electrical and mechanical equipment remain China’s largest export products, while vehicles have nearly tripled since 2021