The Producer Price Index (PPI) for Philippine agriculture showed signs of stabilization this year. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released these figures on Friday. The report highlighted a slower annual decline in the PPI for the second quarter.

From April to June, the agriculture PPI decreased by 11.7 percent. This decline was less severe than the 13.2 percent drop in the first quarter. In the second quarter of 2025, the index had fallen by 3.6 percent.

The PPI for crops showed varied results. In the last quarter, crop prices dropped by 12.4 percent year-on-year. This marked a slowdown from the 14.7 percent plunge recorded in the previous quarter. Vegetable prices had smaller annual declines, with fruit vegetable prices falling 19.5 percent compared to 22.6 percent before.

Cereals and root crops presented contrasting trends. Cereals saw a price increase of 24.5 percent, a notable jump from 17.2 percent in the previous quarter. Root crops witnessed an even sharper rise. This movs up 31.7 percent from 15.3 percent earlier.

Beans, condiments, and leafy vegetables reported sharp falls. Beans and legumes dropped 11.6 percent, compared to 3.1 percent before. Condiments decreased by 39.4 percent. The move worsens from 32.6 percent. Leafy vegetables' prices plummeted 55.7 percent from 21 percent earlier.

Livestock and poultry prices continued to decline in the second quarter. Yearly figures showed a drop of 13.2 percent, steeper than the previous quarter's 12.2 percent fall. However, poultry prices showed a slightly slower decline than before.

The fisheries sector experienced varied changes. The fisheries PPI fell by 6.9 percent year-on-year. It quickens the decline from the first quarter. Marine fisheries prices dropped significantly, while aquaculture prices reversed and fell as well. Yet, commercial fisheries saw a price rise of 10.7 percent.

These figures reveal slight shifts in pricing trends. Some sectors improved, while others faced deeper challenges. Policymakers and investors might need to watch these trends closely over the coming months.