Domestic trade in the regions: Which have (un)favorable trade balances in Q1 2025?

The country’s domestic trade activity reached P1.23 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, higher by 156.1% than the P480.3 billion a year earlier, latest data of the Domestic Trade Statistics by the Philippine Statistics Authority showed. By region, the Northern Mindanao had the largest favorable trade balance with total outflows amounting to P325.77 billion for a trade surplus of P207.05 billion, On the other hand, SOCCSKSARGEN led the regions with the most unfavorable trade balance with total outflows reaching P8.37 billion for a trade deficit of P126.97 billion.