Trade lane
What the Philippines buys from Japan.
The Philippines imported USD 9.7bn of manufactured and processed goods from Japan in 2024, up 1 per cent on 2022. That is 10 per cent of everything the Philippines imported in these lines, and Japan is its number 2 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Japan dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 9.7bnfrom Japan in 2024 (USD 9.6bn in 2022)
10 per centof the Philippines's imports in these lines, USD 100bn from every source
797product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#2Japan's rank among the Philippines's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what the Philippines paid Japan for it at the border, Japan's share of everything the Philippines imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 54 per cent of the lane.
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Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239
Share of the Philippines's imports7 per cent, 62 source countriesChangeup 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 379m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.4m a tonne, 401 tonnesUSD 576min 2024 -
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Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232
Share of the Philippines's imports35 per cent, 36 source countriesChangeup 128 per cent on 2022 (USD 216m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.7m a tonne, 285 tonnesUSD 492min 2024 -
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Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210
Share of the Philippines's imports82 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 247m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,825 a tonne, 22,412 tonnesUSD 332min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471HS 847330
Share of the Philippines's imports17 per cent, 65 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 207m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 618,520 a tonne, 424 tonnesUSD 262min 2024 -
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Circuits: printedHS 853400
Share of the Philippines's imports20 per cent, 56 source countriesChangedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 286m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 746,191 a tonne, 302 tonnesUSD 225min 2024 -
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Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231
Share of the Philippines's imports12 per cent, 53 source countriesChangeup 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 126m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 200min 2024 -
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Magnets: permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, of metalHS 850511
Share of the Philippines's imports60 per cent, 33 source countriesChangedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 293m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 41,679 a tonne, 4,320 tonnesUSD 180min 2024 -
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Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloysHS 741022
Share of the Philippines's imports99 per cent, 11 source countriesChangedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 285m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 175min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890
Share of the Philippines's imports44 per cent, 64 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 205m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 48,045 a tonne, 3,451 tonnesUSD 166min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690
Share of the Philippines's imports31 per cent, 69 source countriesChangedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 167m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 27,741 a tonne, 4,616 tonnesUSD 128min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422
Share of the Philippines's imports61 per cent, 13 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 142m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,099 a tonne, 15,513 tonnesUSD 126min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340
Share of the Philippines's imports29 per cent, 14 source countriesChangefrom USD 18m in 2022Unit valueUSD 16,652 a tonne, 7,169 tonnesUSD 119min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of the Philippines's imports20 per cent, 83 source countriesChangeup 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 86m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,426 a tonne, 6,601 tonnesUSD 115min 2024 -
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Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399
Share of the Philippines's imports33 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 105m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 55,067 a tonne, 2,044 tonnesUSD 113min 2024 -
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Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functionsHS 847990
Share of the Philippines's imports48 per cent, 62 source countriesChangeup 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 53m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 44,571 a tonne, 2,301 tonnesUSD 103min 2024 -
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Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of less than 0.5mmHS 721012
Share of the Philippines's imports47 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 179m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,349 a tonne, 73,543 tonnesUSD 99min 2024 -
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Parts of electronic integrated circuitsHS 854290
Share of the Philippines's imports9 per cent, 45 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 115m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 230,483 a tonne, 428 tonnesUSD 99min 2024 -
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Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990
Share of the Philippines's imports23 per cent, 52 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 103m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 155,869 a tonne, 605 tonnesUSD 94min 2024 -
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Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with lead, including terne-plateHS 721020
Share of the Philippines's imports77 per cent, 4 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 93min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333
Share of the Philippines's imports19 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 20,492 a tonne, 4,288 tonnesUSD 88min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421
Share of the Philippines's imports5 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,001 a tonne, 6,392 tonnesUSD 83min 2024 -
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Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: vinyl chloride (chloroethylene)HS 290321
Share of the Philippines's imports92 per cent, 2 source countriesChangedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 133m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 81min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED)HS 854110
Share of the Philippines's imports31 per cent, 50 source countriesChangeup 187 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 267,428 a tonne, 224 tonnesUSD 60min 2024 -
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Engines: for marine propulsion, compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines)HS 840810
Share of the Philippines's imports74 per cent, 19 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 34,138 a tonne, 1,701 tonnesUSD 58min 2024 -
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Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703HS 870390
Share of the Philippines's imports10 per cent, 16 source countriesChangefrom USD 29k in 2022Unit valueUSD 15,778 a tonne, 3,658 tonnesUSD 58min 2024 -
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Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392310
Share of the Philippines's imports31 per cent, 57 source countriesChangefrom USD 4m in 2022Unit valueUSD 7,154 a tonne, 7,948 tonnesUSD 57min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323
Share of the Philippines's imports14 per cent, 29 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,714 a tonne, 3,379 tonnesUSD 56min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690
Share of the Philippines's imports16 per cent, 81 source countriesChangeup 81 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 56min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449
Share of the Philippines's imports11 per cent, 63 source countriesChangedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 74m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,263 a tonne, 4,906 tonnesUSD 55min 2024 -
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Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copperHS 741011
Share of the Philippines's imports90 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,495 a tonne, 3,045 tonnesUSD 53min 2024 -
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Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989
Share of the Philippines's imports31 per cent, 52 source countriesChangedown 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 108m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 52min 2024 -
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Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goodsHS 870410
Share of the Philippines's imports63 per cent, 14 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,048 a tonne, 5,148 tonnesUSD 52min 2024 -
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Vehicles: for transport of goods, n.e.c. in heading no. 8704HS 870490
Share of the Philippines's imports61 per cent, 13 source countriesChangefrom USD 18k in 2022Unit valueUSD 10,976 a tonne, 4,644 tonnesUSD 51min 2024 -
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Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952
Share of the Philippines's imports19 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 85m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,228 a tonne, 15,728 tonnesUSD 51min 2024 -
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Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or lessHS 740819
Share of the Philippines's imports19 per cent, 18 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 50min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853590
Share of the Philippines's imports37 per cent, 51 source countriesChangefrom USD 762k in 2022Unit valueUSD 35,961 a tonne, 1,347 tonnesUSD 48min 2024 -
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Fibres: artificial filament tow of cellulose acetateHS 550210
Share of the Philippines's imports88 per cent, 4 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 6,953 a tonne, 6,891 tonnesUSD 48min 2024 -
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Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cmHS 391990
Share of the Philippines's imports26 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,735 a tonne, 2,637 tonnesUSD 47min 2024 -
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Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546HS 854720
Share of the Philippines's imports52 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,901 a tonne, 1,948 tonnesUSD 47min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of the Philippines's imports24 per cent, 75 source countriesChangedown 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 111m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 43min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectorsHS 854442
Share of the Philippines's imports13 per cent, 74 source countriesChangeup 251 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 34,191 a tonne, 1,244 tonnesUSD 43min 2024 -
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Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous woodHS 441239
Share of the Philippines's imports87 per cent, 7 source countriesChangedown 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 831 a tonne, 50,929 tonnesUSD 42min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853650
Share of the Philippines's imports35 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 173 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 87,040 a tonne, 470 tonnesUSD 41min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or moreHS 854129
Share of the Philippines's imports7 per cent, 49 source countriesChangeup 300 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 518,865 a tonne, 78 tonnesUSD 40min 2024 -
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Machines and apparatus of heading 8486: parts and accessoriesHS 848690
Share of the Philippines's imports36 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 145,087 a tonne, 254 tonnesUSD 37min 2024 -
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Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: railsHS 730210
Share of the Philippines's imports89 per cent, 21 source countriesChangefrom USD 115k in 2022Unit valueUSD 1,271 a tonne, 28,326 tonnesUSD 36min 2024 -
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Sulphuric acid: oleumHS 280700
Share of the Philippines's imports89 per cent, 14 source countriesChangedown 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 74m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 26 a tonne, 1,334,917 tonnesUSD 35min 2024 -
48
Compounds, inorganic or organic (excluding cerium), of rare-earth metals, of yttrium, scandium or of mixtures of these metalsHS 284690
Share of the Philippines's imports59 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 35min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8472HS 847340
Share of the Philippines's imports48 per cent, 39 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 117,614 a tonne, 292 tonnesUSD 34min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of the Philippines's imports9 per cent, 68 source countriesChangeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 55,994 a tonne, 604 tonnesUSD 34min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340USD 119m in 2024, from USD 18m in 2022. Japan supplies 29 per cent of the line.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square)...HS 720711USD 33m in 2024, up 354 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Japan supplies 12 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or moreHS 854129USD 40m in 2024, up 300 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Japan supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: fuses, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853610USD 24m in 2024, up 260 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Japan supplies 42 per cent of the line.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectorsHS 854442USD 43m in 2024, up 251 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Japan supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbonHS 720720USD 25m in 2024, up 207 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Japan supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED)HS 854110USD 60m in 2024, up 187 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022). Japan supplies 31 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853650USD 41m in 2024, up 173 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). Japan supplies 35 per cent of the line.
- Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504HS 850450USD 19m in 2024, up 166 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Japan supplies 25 per cent of the line.
- Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or shipsHS 854430USD 21m in 2024, up 156 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Japan supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720827USD 14m in 2024, up 132 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Japan supplies 41 per cent of the line.
- Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232USD 492m in 2024, up 128 per cent on 2022 (USD 216m in 2022). Japan supplies 35 per cent of the line.
- Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of methacrylic acidHS 291614USD 16m in 2024, up 123 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Japan supplies 45 per cent of the line.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mmHS 720916USD 13m in 2024, up 119 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Japan supplies 37 per cent of the line.
- Machinery: parts of the machines of heading no. 8477, n.e.c. in item no. 8477.90HS 847790USD 15m in 2024, up 109 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Japan supplies 28 per cent of the line.
- Ignition or starting equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8511, for use in spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion enginesHS 851190USD 19m in 2024, up 106 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Japan supplies 80 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333USD 88m in 2024, up 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022). Japan supplies 19 per cent of the line.
- Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functionsHS 847990USD 103m in 2024, up 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 53m in 2022). Japan supplies 48 per cent of the line.
- Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubberHS 401693USD 27m in 2024, up 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). Japan supplies 37 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690USD 56m in 2024, up 81 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022). Japan supplies 16 per cent of the line.
Where Japan dominates
Lines where Japan supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Japan ships at least 60 per cent of what the Philippines imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 87021082 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 332m; 7 source countries in all.
- Magnets: permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, of metalHS 85051160 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 180m; 33 source countries in all.
- Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloysHS 74102299 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 175m; 11 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 87042261 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 126m; 13 source countries in all.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with lead, including terne-plateHS 72102077 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 93m; 4 source countries in all.
- Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: vinyl chloride (chloroethylene)HS 29032192 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 81m; 2 source countries in all.
- Engines: for marine propulsion, compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines)HS 84081074 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 58m; 19 source countries in all.
- Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copperHS 74101190 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 53m; 17 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goodsHS 87041063 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 52m; 14 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: for transport of goods, n.e.c. in heading no. 8704HS 87049061 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 51m; 13 source countries in all.
- Fibres: artificial filament tow of cellulose acetateHS 55021088 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 48m; 4 source countries in all.
- Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous woodHS 44123987 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 42m; 7 source countries in all.
- Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: railsHS 73021089 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 36m; 21 source countries in all.
- Sulphuric acid: oleumHS 28070089 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 35m; 14 source countries in all.
- Valves and tubes: n.e.c. in heading no. 8540HS 85408998 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 33m; 23 source countries in all.
- Turbines: steam and other vapour turbines, (for other than marine propulsion), of an output exceeding 40MWHS 840681100 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 27m; 2 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by...HS 87035082 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 24m; 4 source countries in all.
- Fluxes and other auxiliary preparations: for soldering, brazing or welding, or preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rodsHS 38109067 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 21m; 31 source countries in all.
- Magnetic media: cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37HS 85232197 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 21m; 20 source countries in all.
- Ignition or starting equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8511, for use in spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion enginesHS 85119080 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 19m; 39 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where Japan's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to the Philippines at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239Japan: USD 576m at USD 1.4m a tonne. Thailand: USD 361m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 869,724 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.8m a tonne.
- Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210Japan: USD 332m at USD 14,825 a tonne. China: USD 42m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 9,179 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,672 a tonne.
- Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471HS 847330Japan: USD 262m at USD 618,520 a tonne. Thailand: USD 80m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 79,116 a tonne, 87 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 227,910 a tonne.
- Circuits: printedHS 853400Japan: USD 225m at USD 746,191 a tonne. China: USD 546m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 134,133 a tonne, 82 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 242,364 a tonne.
- Magnets: permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, of metalHS 850511Japan: USD 180m at USD 41,679 a tonne. Vietnam: USD 83m (28 per cent of the line) at USD 30,543 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 37,703 a tonne.
- Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890Japan: USD 166m at USD 48,045 a tonne. China: USD 84m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 16,086 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 56,952 a tonne.
- Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690Japan: USD 128m at USD 27,741 a tonne. China: USD 71m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 11,827 a tonne, 57 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 43,919 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340Japan: USD 119m at USD 16,652 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 110m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 12,866 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,088 a tonne.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690Japan: USD 115m at USD 17,426 a tonne. South Korea: USD 26m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 10,678 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,497 a tonne.
- Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399Japan: USD 113m at USD 55,067 a tonne. China: USD 102m (30 per cent of the line) at USD 16,177 a tonne, 71 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 67,374 a tonne.
- Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functionsHS 847990Japan: USD 103m at USD 44,571 a tonne. China: USD 33m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 19,035 a tonne, 57 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 56,639 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421Japan: USD 83m at USD 13,001 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 117m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 9,564 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,353 a tonne.
- Engines: for marine propulsion, compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines)HS 840810Japan: USD 58m at USD 34,138 a tonne. Belgium: USD 8m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 15,998 a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 33,290 a tonne.
- Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392310Japan: USD 57m at USD 7,154 a tonne. China: USD 74m (40 per cent of the line) at USD 5,374 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,716 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323Japan: USD 56m at USD 16,714 a tonne. China: USD 13m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 11,940 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,035 a tonne.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449Japan: USD 55m at USD 11,263 a tonne. China: USD 240m (46 per cent of the line) at USD 6,463 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,832 a tonne.
- Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853590Japan: USD 48m at USD 35,961 a tonne. China: USD 15m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 21,312 a tonne, 41 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 35,961 a tonne.
- Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cmHS 391990Japan: USD 47m at USD 17,735 a tonne. Taiwan: USD 21m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 5,350 a tonne, 70 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,724 a tonne.
- Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546HS 854720Japan: USD 47m at USD 23,901 a tonne. Thailand: USD 12m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 17,933 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,720 a tonne.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectorsHS 854442Japan: USD 43m at USD 34,191 a tonne. China: USD 141m (43 per cent of the line) at USD 12,153 a tonne, 65 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 37,665 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What the Philippines buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to the Philippines with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is Japan's part of everything the Philippines imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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