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Japan Trade Surplus Narrows Sharply
Japan posted a trade surplus of JPY 60 billion in April 2019 compared with a JPY 621 billion surplus in the same month a year earlier and market expectations of a JPY 203 billion surplus. Exports declined for a fifth straight month while imports gained steam.
Published on 2019-05-22

Japan Trade Surplus Narrows in March
Japan posted a trade surplus of JPY 529 billion in March 2019 compared with a JPY 784 billion surplus in the same month a year earlier and beating market expectations of a JPY 372 billion surplus. Exports declined for a fourth straight month while imports increased below expectations.
Published on 2019-04-17

Japan Trade Balance Swings to Surplus in February
Japan posted a trade surplus of JPY 339 billion in February 2019, compared with a JPY 14 billion deficit in the same month a year earlier and market expectations of a JPY 310 billion surplus.
Published on 2019-03-18

Japan Trade Gap Largest in Near 5 Years
Japan posted a trade deficit of JPY 1.42 trillion in January 2019, compared to a gap of JPY 0.95 trillion in the same month a year earlier and market expectations of a deficit of JPY 1.01 trillion. It is the fourth consecutive monthly gap and the widest since March 2014, as exports fell 8.4 percent, the most since October 2016, to JPY 5.57 trillion, while imports edged down 0.6 percent to JPY 6.99 trillion.
Published on 2019-02-20

Japan Trade Balance Swings to Deficit in December
Japan logged a trade deficit of JPY 55.3 billion in December 2018, compared with a surplus of JPY 356.2 billion a year earlier and market expectations of a JPY 29.5 billion gap.
Published on 2019-01-23

Japan Trade Balance Swings to Deficit in November
Japan trade balance shifted to a deficit of JPY 737.3 billion in November 2018 from a JPY 105.2 billion surplus in the same month a year earlier and worse than market estimates of a JPY 450 billion shortfall. It is the largest trade gap since January, as imports jumped 12.5 percent year-on-and exports rose at a softer 0.1 percent.
Published on 2018-12-19

Japan Trade Balance Swings to Defict in October
Japan recorded a trade deficit of JPY 449 billion in October 2018 compared to a JPY 278.6 billion surplus in the same month a year ago, much worse than market expectations of a JPY 70 billion gap. Imports jumped the most since 2014, as rising energy prices boosted oil imports while exports rebounded less than expected.
Published on 2018-11-19

Japan Trade Surplus Narrows 78.7% YoY in September
Japan’s trade surplus fell sharply to JPY 140 billion in September of 201 from JPY 654 billion in the same month a year ago but beating market consensus of a deficit of JPY 50 billion.
Published on 2018-10-18

Japan Trade Balance Swings to Deficit in August
Japan posted a trade deficit of JPY 444.6 billion in August of 2018, compared to a JPY 96.8 billion surplus in the same month a year ago and slightly below market expectations of a JPY 468.7 billion gap. Imports jumped 15.4 percent and exports increased at a softer 6.6 percent.
Published on 2018-09-19

Japan Trade Balance Swings to Deficit
Japan recorded a trade deficit of JPY 231 billion in July of 2018, compared to a JPY 407 billion surplus in the same month a year ago and to market consensus of a JPY 50 billion gap.
Published on 2018-08-16

Japan June Trade Surplus Larger than Expected
Japan's trade surplus widened 66.5 percent to JPY 721.4 billion in June of 2018 from JPY 433.2 billion a year earlier and far above markets estimates of a JPY 534.2 billion surplus.
Published on 2018-07-19

Japan Trade Gap Widens 183% YoY in May
The trade gap in Japan increased sharply to JPY 578.3 billion in May of 2018 from JPY 204.4 billion a year earlier while markets estimated a JPY 235 billion deficit.
Published on 2018-06-18

Japan Trade Surplus Widens 30.9% in April
Japan's trade surplus widened 30.9 percent to JPY 626 billion in April 2018 from JPY 478 billion in the same month a year earlier and far above market expectations of a JPY 405.6 billion surplus.
Published on 2018-05-21

Japan Posts Largest Trade Surplus in Over a Year
Japan's trade surplus widened 32.1 percent to JPY 797.3 billion in March 2018 from JPY 603.5 billion in the same month a year earlier and far above market expectations of a JPY 498 billion surplus. It was the largest trade surplus since February last year.
Published on 2018-04-18

Japan Trade Surplus Narrows Sharply in February
Japan's trade surplus narrowed 99.6 percent to JPY 3 billion in February 2018 from JPY 805 billion in the same month a year earlier, but beating market expectations of a JPY 100 billion deficit.
Published on 2018-03-19

Japan Trade Deficit Narrows More than Expected
The trade gap in Japan decreased to JPY 943 billion in January of 2018 from JPY 1092 billion a year earlier and below market expectations of JPY 1002 billion. Exports jumped 12.2 percent year-on-year, beating forecasts of a 10.3 percent rise and marking the 14th straight month of gains. Imports rose at a slower 7.9 percent, below expectations of an 8.3 percent gain but reaching the highest value in 3 years.
Published on 2018-02-19

Japan Trade Surplus Narrows 43.5% in December
Japan's trade surplus narrowed 43.5 percent to JPY 359 billion in December 2017 from JPY 636 billion in the same month a year earlier, and missing market expectations of a JPY 530 billion surplus.
Published on 2018-01-24

Japan Unexpectedly Records Trade Surplus in November
Japan posted a JPY 113.4 billion trade surplus in November of 2017, following a JPY 146.5 billion surplus a year earlier and beating market expectations of a JPY 55 billion deficit. Exports jumped 16.2 percent year-on-year with sales to China hitting a record high. Meanwhile, imports grew 17.2 percent, reaching the highest since July of 2015.
Published on 2017-12-18

Japan October Trade Surplus Narrows 41% YoY
Japan's trade surplus narrowed 40.7 percent to JPY 285.4 billion in October 2017 from JPY 481.26 billion in the same month a year earlier and below market consensus of a JPY 330 billion surplus. Exports rose 14 percent from a year earlier to JPY 6,693.1 billion while imports increased at a faster 18.9 percent to JPY 6,407.7 billion.
Published on 2017-11-20

Japan Trade Surplus Widens 37.7% in September
Japan's trade surplus widened to JPY 670.17 billion in September 2017 from JPY 486.59 billion in the same month a year earlier and above market consensus of a JPY 559.8 billion surplus.
Published on 2017-10-19

Japan Trade Balance Swings to Surplus in August
Japan's trade balance swung to a JPY 113.64 billion surplus in August of 2017 from JPY 34.62 billion deficit in the same month a year earlier and above market consensus of a surplus of JPY 93.9 billion. Exports rose 18.1 percent from a year earlier to JPY 6,278 billion while imports increased by 15.2 percent to JPY 6,164.4 billion.
Published on 2017-09-20

Japan Trade Surplus Narrows 17% in July
Japan's trade surplus fell 17.0 percent to JPY 418.77 billion in July of 2017 from JPY 504.53 billion in the same month a year earlier but above market consensus of a surplus of JPY 392.0 billion. Exports rose 13.4 percent from a year earlier to JPY 6,494.89 billion while imports increased by 16.3 percent to JPY 6,076.19 billion.
Published on 2017-08-17

Japan Trade Surplus Narrows 35.9% YoY In June
Japan's trade surplus fell 35.9 percent to JPY 439.91 billion in June of 2017 from JPY 686.47 billion in the same month a year earlier and below market consensus of a surplus of JPY 484.7 billion. Exports rose 9.7 percent from a year earlier to JPY 6,607.55 billion while imports jumped 15.5 percent to JPY 6,167.65 billion.
Published on 2017-07-20

Japan Trade Gap Widens Sharply In May
Japan's trade deficit widened to JPY 203.4 billion in May 2017 from JPY 47.4 billion in the same month a year earlier while missing market expectations of a JPY 76 billion surplus. Imports jumped 17.8 percent from the previous year to JPY 6,054.7 billion, boosted by higher purchases of mineral fuels, electrical machinery, chemicals and machinery. Exports increased at a slower 14.9 percent to JPY 5,851.4 billion, due to higher shipments of transport equipment, machinery, manufactured goods and electrical machinery.
Published on 2017-06-19

Japan Trade Surplus Narrows 40.6% YoY In April
Japan's trade surplus narrowed 40.6 percent to JPY 481.7 billion in April 2017 from JPY 811.2 billion a year earlier and below market consensus of a JPY 520.7 billion surplus. It was the smallest trade surplus since January, as exports rose less than imports.
Published on 2017-05-22

Japan Trade Surplus Narrows 17.5% YoY In March
Japan posted a JPY 614.7 billion trade surplus in March of 2017, smaller than a JPY 744.9 billion surplus a year earlier but above market expectations of a JPY 575.8 billion surplus, as exports rose less than imports.
Published on 2017-04-20

Japan Trade Surplus Jumps 245% YoY In February
Japan recorded a JPY 813.4 billion trade surplus in February of 2017, higher than a JPY 235.5 billion surplus a year earlier and slightly below market expectations of JPY 822 billion. Exports jumped 11.3 percent year-on-year, better than expectations of a 10.6 percent rise and the biggest gain since January of 2015, boosted by sales to China. Imports increased 1.2 percent, also higher than forecasts of a 0.6 percent gain, mainly due to oil.
Published on 2017-03-22

Japan January Trade Deficit At 2-Year High
The trade gap in Japan widened 67.8 percent year-on-year to JPY 1086.9 billion in January of 2017, above market expectations of a JPY 637 billion deficit and reaching the highest shortfall in two years. Exports rose less than expected as sales to China slowed due to the Lunar New Year holidays and those to the US declined. In addition, imports recorded the first annual rise in 27 months mainly due to oil and coal.
Published on 2017-02-20

Japan Trade Surplus Rises Sharply On Exports
The trade surplus in Japan widened 361.6 percent year-on-year to JPY 641.4 billion in December of 2016, beating market expectations of a JPY 270 billion surplus. Exports jumped 5.4 percent, the first annual rise in fifteen months amid improving global demand and a surge in sales to China while imports slumped at a faster-than-expected 2.6 percent.
Published on 2017-01-25

Japan Trade Balance Swings to Surplus In November
Japan recorded a JPY 153 billion trade surplus in November of 2016, compared to JPY 387 billion deficit a year earlier but lower than market expectations of JPY 227.4 billion surplus. Exports declined 0.4 percent year-on-year, 14th consecutive drop but less than expectations of an 2 percent fall. Imports shrank 8.8 percent compared to forecasts of a 12.6 percent decrease.
Published on 2016-12-19

Japan Trade Surplus Widens Less Than Expected
Japan recorded a JPY 496.2 billion trade surplus in October of 2016, 373.5 percent higher than a JPY 104.8 billion surplus a year earlier but lower than market expectations of JPY 615 billion. Exports declined 10.3 percent year-on-year, 13th consecutive drop and much worse than expectations of an 8.6 percent fall. Imports shrank at a faster 16.5 percent compared to forecasts of a 16.3 percent decrease.
Published on 2016-11-21

Japan Trade Balance Swings to Surplus in September
Japan recorded a 498.34 JPY billion surplus in September of 2016, compared to a 121.29 JPY billion gap a year earlier and beating market consensus of a surplus 341.80 JPY billion, as exports fell less than imports.
Published on 2016-10-24

Japan Posts 1st Trade Deficit in 3 Months in August
Japan recorded a 18.71 JPY billion deficit in August of 2016, compared to a 567.54 JPY billion gap a year earlier and missing market consensus of a 202.30 JPY billion surplus. It was the first trade deficit since May as exports fell less than imports.
Published on 2016-09-21

Japan Trade Balance Swings to Surplus in July
Japan recorded a 513.5 JPY billion surplus in July of 2016, compared to a 261.39 JPY billion deficit a year earlier and beating market consensus of a 283.7 JPY billion surplus, as exports fell less than imports
Published on 2016-08-18

Japan Trade Surplus Beats Estimates in June
Japan recorded a 692.84 JPY billion surplus in June of 2016, widening sharply from a 60.90 JPY billion deficit a year earlier and beating market consensus of a 494.8 JPY billion surplus, as exports fell less than imports.
Published on 2016-07-25

Japan Posts 1st Trade Deficit in 4 Months
Japan recorded a 40.72 JPY billion deficit in May of 2016, compared to a 215.35 JPY billion gap a year earlier and missing market consensus of a surplus. It was the first deficit since January.
Published on 2016-06-20

Japan Trade Surplus Largest in 6 Years
Japan recorded a 823.47 JPY billion surplus in April of 2016, compared to a 58.34 JPY billion deficit a year earlier and beating market consensus of a 492.80 JPY billion surplus. It is the third straight month of surplus and the largest since March 2010 as exports dropped less than imports.
Published on 2016-05-23

Japan Trade Surplus Largest in Over 5 Years
Japan recorded a 754.9 JPY billion surplus in March of 2016, widening sharply from a 223.47 JPY billion surplus a year earlier but missing market consensus of 834.6 JPY billion surplus. It is the largest surplus since October 2010 as exports fell less than imports.
Published on 2016-04-20

Japan Trade Balance Swings to Surplus
Japan recorded a ¥242.8 billion surplus in February of 2016, compared with a ¥426 billion deficit a year earlier but missing market consensus of ¥388.6 billion surplus. Exports dropped by a higher-than-expected 4 percent on the year, due to lower shipments of manufactured goods; while imports shrank at a faster 14.2 percent, as purchases of mineral fuels dropped the most.
Published on 2016-03-17

Japan Trade Deficit Narrows in January
Japan recorded a ¥645 billion deficit in January of 2016, lower than a ¥1164 billion gap a year earlier. Exports slumped 12.9 percent year-on-year, the biggest decline since October of 2009, reaching the lowest in two years and imports shrank at a faster 18 percent. Both figures came worse than market expectations.
Published on 2016-02-18

Japan Posts Trade Surplus in December
Japan recorded a ¥140 billion surplus in December of 2015, compared to a ¥666 billion deficit a year earlier. Exports shrank 8 percent year-on-year, the biggest decline since September of 2012 and imports slumped at a faster 18 percent, worse than market expectations.
Published on 2016-01-25

Japanese Trade Gap Narrows in November
Japan recorded a ¥ 379.7 billion trade deficit in November of 2015, compared to a ¥ 898.8 billion gap a year earlier. Exports declined 3.3 percent mainly due to lower shipments of machinery while imports shrank at a faster 10.2 percent as purchases of mineral fuels dropped strongly.
Published on 2015-12-17

Japan Trade Balance Swings to Surplus
Japan recorded a ¥ 111.5 billion trade surplus in October of 2015, compared to a ¥ 741.8 billion deficit a year earlier, as exports posted the first annual decline in more than a year while imports shrank for the tenth straight month.
Published on 2015-11-19

Japan Trade Deficit Narrows in September
Japan reported a trade deficit of ¥114.48 billion in September of 2015, much lower than a ¥961.98 billion gap a year earlier but missing market consensus of a surplus, as exports grew less than expected while imports fell.
Published on 2015-10-21

Japan Trade Deficit Narrows in August
Japan reported a trade deficit of ¥569.66 billion in August of 2015, much lower than a ¥953.22 billion gap a year earlier. Yet, it is the highest trade gap since January this year, as exports slowed.
Published on 2015-09-17

Japan Trade Deficit Narrows in July
Japan reported a trade deficit of ¥268.10 billion in July of 2015, much lower than a ¥966.54 billion gap a year earlier but missing market consensus. Yet, it is the highest trade gap in five months as export growth slowed.
Published on 2015-08-19

Japan Trade Gap Narrows in June
Japan reported a trade deficit of ¥69.05 billion in June of 2015, much lower than a ¥834.06 billion gap a year earlier as exports grew while imports fell.
Published on 2015-07-23

Japan Reports ¥216 Billion Trade Deficit in May
Japan's trade gap narrowed to ¥216 Billion in May of 2015, from ¥917 Billion a year earlier as exports rose by 2.4 percent and imports dropped by 8.7 percent.
Published on 2015-06-17

Japan Trade Gap Smaller Than Expected in April
Japan reported a trade deficit of ¥53.44 billion in April of 2015, much lower than a ¥825.53 billion gap a year earlier as exports surged and imports fell.
Published on 2015-05-25

Japan Records First Trade Surplus Since June of 2012
Japan reported a trade surplus of ¥229.26 billion in March of 2015, swinging from ¥1450.73 billion deficit a year earlier and beating market forecasts. It is the first surplus since June 2012, as exports rose while imports dropped.
Published on 2015-04-22

Japan's Trade Gap Narrows to 2-Year Low
Japan's trade deficit declined to ¥425 Billion in February of 2015, from ¥806 Billion a year earlier as exports rose by 2.4 percent and imports dropped by 3.6 percent.
Published on 2015-03-18

Japanese Trade Gap Smaller Than Expected in January
Japanese trade deficit narrowed to ¥1177 Billion in January of 2015, from ¥2797 Billion a year earlier as exports surged by 17 percent and imports declined by 9 percent.
Published on 2015-02-19

Japan Records The Smallest Trade Gap Since June of 2013
Japanese trade deficit narrowed to ¥661 Billion in December of 2014, from ¥1307 Billion a year earlier as exports surged by 12.9 percent.
Published on 2015-01-26

Japan Trade Deficit Narrows in November
Japanese trade gap declined to ¥892 Billion in November of 2014 from ¥1301 Billion a year earlier as exports rose by 4.9 percent and imports declined by 1.7 percent.
Published on 2014-12-17

Japan Trade Gap Narrows in October
Japanese trade deficit declined to ¥710 Billion in October of 2014 from ¥1100 Billion a year earlier, the lowest since June 2013. While exports rose at the fastest pace since February, imports growth slowed to 2.7 percent.
Published on 2014-11-20

Japan Trade Deficit Widens in September
Japanese trade gap increased slightly to ¥958.3 billion in September of 2014 from ¥943.2 billion a year earlier, the first rise in three months. While exports reported the highest annual gain in seven months, imports grew 6.2 percent.
Published on 2014-10-22

Japan Trade Gap Narrows in August
Japanese trade deficit decreased to ¥948.5 billion in August of 2014 from ¥971.4 billion in the same month a year earlier as imports fell a bit faster than exports.
Published on 2014-09-18

Japanese Trade Gap Shrinks in July
Japanese trade deficit narrowed to ¥964 billion in July of 2014 from ¥1932 billion reported in the same month a year earlier as exports grew faster than imports.
Published on 2014-08-20

Japan Trade Deficit Narrows in June
Japanese trade gap decreased to ¥822.2 billion in June of 2014 from a ¥908.9 billion shortfall in the previous month as imports continue to be high and export growth remains slow.
Published on 2014-07-24

Japan Trade Deficit Widens in May on Falling Exports
The Japanese trade gap increased to ¥908.9 billion in May of 2014 from a revised ¥811.7 billion shortfall in the previous month, as exports fell more than imports, hurt by weak demand from Asia and the United States.
Published on 2014-06-18

Japan Trade Deficit Narrows in April
Japan's trade gap dropped to ¥808.9 billion in April of 2014, down from a revised ¥1446 billion shortfall in the previous month as exports rose faster than expected and imports growth slowed.
Published on 2014-05-21

Japanese Trade Deficit Widens in March
Japan’s trade gap increased to a wider-than-expected ¥ 1446.3 billion in March of 2014, up from a revised ¥ 802.5 billion deficit in the previous month and a ¥ 356.9 billion gap a year earlier, as energy imports continued to rise.
Published on 2014-04-21

Japan Marks a Record 20-Month Run of Trade Deficits
Japanese trade balance came to a deficit of ¥800.3 billion in February of 2014, narrower than a record gap of ¥2.8 trillion reported in January of 2014 but larger than a deficit of ¥781.3 billion reported in the same month of 2013.
Published on 2014-03-19

Japan Reports Record Trade Deficit in January
Japanese trade deficit widened to 2.79 trillion yen in January of 2014 from 1.6 trillion yen reported in the same month of 2013. Imports surged 25 percent while exports grew only 9.5 percent.
Published on 2014-02-20

Japan Reports Record Annual Trade Deficit in 2013
In 2013, Japan's trade deficit widened to 11.47 trillion yen from 6.94 trillion yen in the previous year as rising costs for imports outstripped growth in export . It was a third straight year of deficit and the longest since record began in 1979.
Published on 2014-01-27

Japan's Trade Deficit Highest in Ten Months
Japan's trade deficit widened to 1293 billion yen in October of 2013 from 957 billion reported in the same month of the previous year. Exports increased 18.4 percent on the year while imports grew 21.1 percent.
Published on 2013-12-18

Japan's Trade Deficit Almost Doubles in October
Japan's trade deficit widened to 1090 billion yen in October of 2013 from 5704 billion reported in the same month of the previous year. Gains in exports supported by a weak yen were not enough to offset increase in value of imports of fuels.
Published on 2013-11-20

Japanese Trade Deficit Widens Again in September
In September, Japan's trade deficit increased to 932 billion yen from 568 billion in the same month of the previous year, reaching a record of 15 straight months on deficit. Exports increased 11.5 percent on the year while imports were up 16.5 percent.
Published on 2013-10-21

Japanese Trade Deficit Widens in August
In August, Japan's trade deficit increased to 960 billion yen, up from 768 billion in the same month of the previous year, reaching 14 straight months on deficit. Exports increased 14.7 percent on the year while imports were up 16.0 percent.
Published on 2013-09-19

Japanese Trade Deficit Widens in July
In July, Japan's trade deficit rose to 1024 billion yen, the third largest on record. Exports increased 12.2 percent on the year while imports surged 19.6 percent.
Published on 2013-08-19

Japanese Trade Deficit Narrows in May
Japan trade balance came to a deficit of 181 billion yen in June. Exports increased 7.4 percent on year while imports surged 11.8 percent.
Published on 2013-07-24

Japanese Trade Deficit Widens in May
Japan trade balance came to a deficit of 994 billion yen in May as the boost to exporters from a weaker yen was overshadowed by high energy import cost.
Published on 2013-06-19

Japan Trade Deficit Widens in April
Japan trade deficit widened in April to 880 billion yen as the boost to exporters from a weaker yen was overshadowed by rising imports prices.
Published on 2013-05-22

Japan Reports Trade Deficit in March
Japan posted a trade deficit of 364 billion yen in March, falling into the red for the eighth consecutive month.
Published on 2013-04-18

Japan Reports the Biggest Trade Deficit On Record for the Month of February
Japan reported a trade deficit of 777.5 billion yen in February as exports unexpectedly fell by 2.9% from a year earlier and imports surged 11.9%.
Published on 2013-03-21

Japan Reports the Biggest Trade Deficit on Record in January
Japan registered its seventh consecutive trade deficit of 1629.4 billion yen in January of 2013 as energy imports jumped.
Published on 2013-02-20

Japan Trade Deficit Narrows in December
Japan posted a trade deficit of 641.5 billion yen ($7.25 billion) in December of 2012. Exports fell 5.8 percent and imports increased 1.9 percent from a year earlier, according to a release by the Ministry of Finance.
Published on 2013-01-24

Japan Trade Deficit Widens in November
Japan posted a larger-than-expected trade deficit in November 2012 as exports continue to shrink amid faltering global growth.
Published on 2012-12-19

Japan Trade Deficit Narrows In October
Japan posted a larger-than-expected trade deficit in October as exports continue to shrink amid faltering global growth.
Published on 2012-12-11

Japan Trade Deficit Narrows in September
Japan posted a larger-than-expected trade deficit in September as exports continue to shrink amid faltering global growth.
Published on 2012-10-22

Japan's Trade Deficit Widens in August
Japan posted a larger-than-expected trade deficit in August as exports continue to shrink amid faltering global growth.
Published on 2012-09-20

Japanese Posts Trade Deficit in July
Japan posted a larger-than-expected trade deficit in July as exports slowed sharply amid Europe's debt crisis and faltering global growth.
Published on 2012-08-22

Japan Posts Trade Surplus in June
Japan posted a merchandise trade surplus of 61.7 billion yen in June, as lower oil prices contributed to the first drop in imports since December 2009.
Published on 2012-07-25

Japan's Trade Deficit Widens in April
Japan posted a larger-than-expected trade deficit in April, widening from shortfalls in the previous month and a year earlier as exports of steel and plastic declined on reduced demand from China and imports of fossil fuels increased.
Published on 2012-05-23

Japan Reports Trade Deficit in March
Japan swung back into a trade deficit in March as a steady rise in energy imports outweighed a rebound in automobile exports after last year's flooding in Thailand.
Published on 2012-04-19

Japan Reports Trade Surplus in February
Japan posted a ¥32.9 billion trade surplus in February after four-straight months in deficit, the Ministry of Finance said on March 22nd, boding well for an economy that needs a boost from international trade to solidify its still-fragile recovery.
Published on 2012-03-22

Japan’s Trade Deficit Widens in January
Japan’s trade deficit widened to a record level in January, as falling exports combined with surging imports of energy.
Published on 2012-02-20

Japan Exports Fall in December
Japan's exports fell for the third consecutive month in December, capping the first annual trade deficit in 31 years, figures underscoring the toll slower global growth and March's earthquake have taken on the economy.
Published on 2012-01-25

Japan Reports Trade Deficit in November
Japan reported a 684.7 billion yen in trade deficit in November, as exports continued to decline amid the impact of the mass flooding in Thailand and fears of a global economic downturn.
Published on 2011-12-21

Japan Records Trade Deficit in October
Japan's trade slipped back into deficit territory in October after recording a surplus the previous month, The Finance Ministry said in a preliminary report on November 21.
Published on 2011-11-21

Japan Records Trade Surplus in September
Japan recorded a ¥300.4 billion trade surplus in September, the Ministry of Finance said on October 24. The rise was led by shipments of autos to Europe and auto parts to the U.S. and China.
Published on 2011-10-24

Japan Records Huge Trade Deficit in August
Japan reported a trade deficit equivalent to 775.3 billion yen in August, as utility firms imported fuel to meet electricity demand with many nuclear reactors still offline amid post-Fukushima disquiet.
Published on 2011-09-21

Japan Reports Trade Surplus in July
Japan reported a trade surplus of 72.5 billion yen in July, a drop of 90.8% compared to a year ago, the Ministry of Finance said on August 18.
Published on 2011-08-18

Japan Records Trade Surplus in June
Japan's trade balance swung back to a surplus of 70.7 billion yen ($896 million) in June as factory output and sales steadily recover from the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown.
Published on 2011-07-22

Japan's Exports Declined More Than Expected in May
Japan's exports fell more than economists forecast in May, adding to signs the world's third- largest economy may struggle to recover from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
Published on 2011-06-23

Japan Exports Falls in April
Japanese exports fell at their sharpest pace in 18 months in April, tipping the trade balance into a deficit as damage from the March 11 earthquake continued to hobble production and shipments of cars and other products that make up the backbone of the nation's economy.
Published on 2011-05-25

Japan Trade Surplus Shrinks in March
Japan's exports fell for the first time in 16 months and the trade surplus plunged after a record earthquake and tsunami hit production, the finance ministry said on April 20.
Published on 2011-04-20

Japan Posts Trade Surplus In February
Japan’s trade balance returned to surplus in February on solid exports to Asia, after posting the first deficit in nearly two years in January due to regional holidays, Ministry of Finance data released on March 24 showed.
Published on 2011-03-24

Japan Records Trade Deficit in January
Japan saw a merchandise trade deficit of 471.4 billion yen in January, the Ministry of Finance said on February 23, falling into the red for the first time in 22 months.
Published on 2011-02-24

Japan's Trade Surplus More Than Doubles in 2010
Japan's trade surplus more than doubled in 2010 and exports to key trade partner China hit a record high, data showed on January 27 as robust overseas demand indicated gathering momentum for a fragile recovery.
Published on 2011-01-27