News
19 June 2017

Japan import surge outpaces exports

Region:
Asia-Pacific

Japan reported a surprise trade deficit for May, as stronger-than-expected imports outpaced the best export growth for more than two years. Exports grew 14.9% year-on-year but imports surged 17.8%. Exports to China climbed 23.9% while those to the EU were up 19.8%.

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