American wood exports to the Philippines are projected to increase by 30% to USD 28 million in 2025, driven by rising demand from the construction, furniture manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors, according to the US Department of Agriculture – Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS). The Philippines remains a net importer of logs and lumber as local supply struggles to keep pace with growing demand.
Softwood lumber—widely used in construction—is expected to account for around 60% of US wood shipments, with emerging opportunities also identified for hardwood products and glue-laminated wood. In 2024, US wood exports to the Philippines reached USD 22 million, marking a 33% year-on-year increase, underscoring the market’s growth momentum.
However, USDA-FAS noted several challenges that could limit broader adoption of American wood products, including higher shipping costs, competition from lower-priced regional suppliers, climate-related performance concerns, and limited familiarity with US wood grades and applications. Despite these constraints, the agency sees significant untapped potential, particularly as the US remains the Philippines’ largest export market for furniture—valued at USD 76 million in 2024—highlighting strong complementarities between US wood suppliers and Philippine
