Japan's exports fall most since 2009 as US demand slumps
Weak global appetite for cars and slowing business spending could drag on Japan`s export-led economy, as China-bound trade remains weak, dashing hopes mainland demand could offset the weakness seen in other major trading partners.
Jun 17, 2020, 11:48 AM IST
Japan posts $5 billion trade deficit in January
Japan posted a goods trade deficit of 645 billion yen (about $5 billion) in January on weak exports amid poor economic situation around the world, the government said on Thursday.
Feb 18, 2016, 12:48 PM IST
Japan posts 114.5 bn yen trade deficit
The Japanese finance ministry said on Wednesday that the country's goods trade deficit in September stayed at 114.5 billion yen (about $955 million).
Oct 21, 2015, 10:34 AM IST
Japan Q2 GDP shrinks less than expected on inventory gains
Analysts expect any rebound in July-September growth to be feeble as factory output unexpectedly fell in July and China`s slowdown dampened prospects for a solid recovery in exports.
Sep 08, 2015, 08:57 AM IST
Japan's trade deficit narrows but export volumes stumble
The finance ministry said Japan`s monthly deficit came in at 268.05 billion yen ($2.15 billion), well below 966.5 billion yen a year earlier.
Aug 19, 2015, 08:54 AM IST
Japan's trade deficit stands at 69 billion yen
On a customs-cleared basis, exports of the world's largest economy increased 9.5 percent from a year earlier, while imports dropped 2.9 percent, reported Xinhua citing the ministry.
Jul 23, 2015, 10:52 AM IST
Japan posts sharp drop in May trade deficit, exports weak
The gap between imports and exports came in at 216.0 billion yen (USD 1.75 billion), down about 76 percent from a 917.2 billion yen deficit a year earlier.
Jun 17, 2015, 10:37 AM IST
Japan trade deficit more than halves in January
Japan`s trade deficit more than halved year-on-year in January, helped by stronger exports and lower oil prices, official data showed Thursday.
Feb 19, 2015, 09:04 AM IST
Japan trade deficit shrinks 31.5% on-year in November
Japan`s trade deficit in November shrank by nearly a third from a year earlier, helped by higher exports and lower bills for oil imports, official data showed Wednesday.
Dec 17, 2014, 09:22 AM IST
Japan trade deficit narrows 35.5% on-year in October
Exports rose 9.6 percent to 6.7 trillion yen, chalking up the strongest growth in eight months on higher shipments of cars, ships and steel.
Nov 20, 2014, 08:56 AM IST
Japan trade deficit narrows 6.6% on-year to $9.4 bn in July: Govt
Japan logged a deficit of 964.0 billion yen against the year-before shortfall of 1,032.5 billion yen, the finance ministry said.
Aug 20, 2014, 05:59 AM IST
Japan June exports slide in warning sign for economic outlook
That followed a 2.7 percent decline in the prior month, which was the first annual drop in 15 months.
Jul 24, 2014, 09:03 AM IST
Japan cuts growth outlook as exports hit, imports rise
The cut was also "due to weak domestic demand following the consumption tax increase in April", the official said.
Jul 22, 2014, 11:52 AM IST
