Japanese December exports smash higher than expectations - but not imports

Japan's December exports rose 2.8% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF), exceeding the poll forecast of +2.3%.prior was 3.8%Japan's December imports increased 1.8% year-on-year, below the poll estimate of +2.6%prior was -3.8%Japan recorded a December trade surplus of 130.9 billion yen, significantly outperforming the expected 53.0 billion yen deficitJapan’s December exports to Asia grew 5.8% year-on-year to China declined 3% year-on-year to the U.S. fell 2.1% year-on-year to the EU edged up 0.5% year-on-year This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

Jan 23, 2025 - 06:30
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Japanese December exports smash higher than expectations - but not imports

Japan's December exports rose 2.8% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF), exceeding the poll forecast of +2.3%.

  • prior was 3.8%

Japan's December imports increased 1.8% year-on-year, below the poll estimate of +2.6%

  • prior was -3.8%

Japan recorded a December trade surplus of 130.9 billion yen, significantly outperforming the expected 53.0 billion yen deficit

Japan’s December exports to Asia grew 5.8% year-on-year

  • to China declined 3% year-on-year
  • to the U.S. fell 2.1% year-on-year
  • to the EU edged up 0.5% year-on-year
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.
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