Economic Buzz: Japans Trade Deficit At 1,383.8 Billion Yen

21 Jul 2022 , 11:48 AM

Japan had a merchandise trade shortfall of 1,383.8 billion yen in June, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry reported. Exports jumped 19.4 percent on year, beating forecasts for an increase of 17.5 percent and up from 15.8 percent in the previous month. Imports surged an annual 46.1 percent, exceeding expectations for 45.7 percent but down from 48.9 percent a month earlier. Powered by Commodity Insights