2025.08.2901:00:00UTC+00Philippines Producer Price Index Eases Slightly to -0.3% in July

The Philippines’ Producer Price Index (PPI) showed a slight improvement in July, registering at -0.3%, according to the latest data released on August 29, 2025. This modest alleviation follows June's figure, which was reported at -0.4%. The PPI reflects changes in the prices of goods and services from the perspective of producers, and is considered an important indicator for understanding inflation and economic conditions.

The data, which compares year-over-year figures, indicates a continued but easing decline in the prices that producers receive for their goods. In comparison to the same month last year, the PPI suggests slight deflationary pressures within the Philippine economy.

This marginal easing in the decrease might signal a gradual stabilization or recovery in price levels on the production side, offering a more nuanced picture of the economic landscape for policymakers and businesses planning for the second half of the year. Stakeholders will be closely monitoring whether this trend persists and what it might forecast for the broader economic context in the coming months.