Economic Buzz: Japans Trade Deficit At 2.094 Trillion Yen In September

20 Oct 2022 , 11:35 AM

Japan posted a merchandise trade deficit of 2.094 trillion yen in September, the Ministry of Finance reported. Exports climbed 28,9 percent to 8.818 trillion yen, topping forecasts for an increase of 27.1 percent following the downwardly revised 22.0 percent gain in the previous month (originally 22.1 percent). Imports surged an annual 45.9 percent to 10.912 trillion yen versus expectations for an increase of 45.0 percent and slowing from 49.9 percent a month earlier.Powered by Commodity Insights