About the Industry
The Philippine Electronics Industry is classified into 73% Semiconductor Manufacturing Services (SMS) and 27% Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). Most of the electronics businesses in the country operate in four key areas: Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Northern/Central Luzon and Cebu. Electronic companies in the country practice the best-known methods in manufacturing with capabilities ranging from IC packaging, PCB Assembly and Full Product Assembly.
In 2025, cumulative electronics exports reached US$ 49.64 billion, accounting for 58.81% of the total Philippine exports, reinforcing the sector’s crucial role in the country’s trade performance. Hong Kong was the leading destination with 19.48%, followed by the United States of America (14.75%), China (9.48%), Japan (6.44%), and Singapore (6.13%).
1. Critical Mass of Global Players
a. Majority of the electronics companies are located in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Northern/Central Luzon and Cebu.
2. People/Filipino Workers
a. Highly competitive, English-proficient and skilled workers
b. Trainable (8 weeks/2 months), adept at technology, and short learning curves
c. Wide talent pool as there are about 500,000 who graduate yearly
3. Strategic Location
a. Located within 4-hour flying time from major capitals within the region
b. A critical entry point to over 500 million people in the ASEAN marke
c. A gateway of international shipping and air lanes suited for European and American businesses
1. SMS – 73%
a. Components/Devices (Semiconductor)
2. EMS – 27%
a. Computer Related Products/EDP
b. Office Equipment
c. Consumer Electronics
d. Telecommunication
e. Communication/Radar
f. Control & Instrumentation
g. Medical/Industrial Instrumentation
h. Automotive Electronics
i. Solar/PV
• ISO Certified
• Practices the Best Known Methods in Manufacturing (JIT,TQM, 5S, GJ, BSC, QPIC)
• Capabilities Range from IC Packaging, PCB Assembly, Full Product Assembly
• In-house Training Capability
• Runs at 3 Shifts a Day/Compressed WW
• Better Compensation Package
• Non-Unionized with Low Turnover
• Located in Economic Zone or BOI Registered
• Operates with clean rooms and fully integrated manufacturing facilities
• R&D Capability
Year-to-date electronics exports grew by 16.11%, from US$ 42.75 billion in 2024 to US$ 49.64 billion in 2025, which is equivalent to 58.81% of the total Philippine exports.
Cumulative electronics imports increased by 16.67%, from US$ 27.38 billion in 2024 to US$ 31.94 billion in 2025. These comprised 23.92% of the total Philippine commodity imports YTD.
In 2025, the electronics industry remains as the 3rd largest contributor to the country’s manufacturing Gross Value Added (GVA), accounting for 8.91% of the total manufacturing GVA at current prices in 2025.