T3 · Product exporter position

Philippines exports of Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos) (HS 681389)

See where Philippines stands in friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos): export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter PHLHS6 681389Latest year 2024Declining

Latest exports

$3.1MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

11Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-3%Annualized change

Destination HHI

3,401Destination concentration

Weighted share

17.9%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Philippines in Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 681389. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$3.1M
Current 2024 exports$3.0M
Three-year average$2.8M
Historical peak$16.5M

Market position

Active destinations11
Destination HHI3,401
Weighted share17.9%
Share change-3.9 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-3%
Volatility1.1
Maximum drawdown91.7%
TrendDeclining
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterPhilippinesCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$3.1MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$3.0MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-3%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth-3.4%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationVNMDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share51.4%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration3,401HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change-3.9 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes64%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Philippines sell friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Brazil$776.6K5.4%+43.5%0.3% tariffAccelerating

Destination

Brazil

Latest exports
$776.6K
Market share
5.4%
Growth
+43.5%
Access
0.3% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Price intelligence

How does Philippines's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Papua New Guinea: $163.1K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Pakistan: $3.0K / ton.

Median price

$19.4K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Philippines and HS 681389 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$891.1K+37.9%16
2011$1.6M+81.3%13
2012$2.3M+40.8%13
2013$2.6M+15.1%12
2014$2.7M+4%9
2015$3.7M+36.4%9
2016$12.2M+229.8%12
2017$3.8M-69.3%8
2018$3.6M-4.5%10
2019$3.6M+0.6%14
2020$3.5M-4.5%12
2021$3.3M-3.5%14
2022$2.2M-35.3%12
2023$3.3M+52.3%10
2024$3.0M-7.4%11

Exporter context

Philippines economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 681389.

Philippines has reported exports of $83.1B and a trade balance of -$63.4B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 47.7% trade openness, 21.2% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Philippines friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos) exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

What should be checked next?

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