Economic Buzz: Japan Posts Y2,191.1 Billion Trade Deficit In January

17 Feb 2022 , 02:25 PM

Japan posted a merchandise trade deficit of 2,191.1 billion yen in January, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday, following the downwardly revised 583.3 billion yen deficit in December (originally a 582.4 billion yen deficit). Exports gained 9.6 percent on year, down from 17.5 percent in the previous month. Imports surged an annual 39.6 percent, after spiking 41.1 percent a month earlier.

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