Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Japan's November Exports Rise 6% Amid US Trade Recovery
Japan's exports increased by 6% in November compared to the same month last year.
This growth was mainly due to better trade with the United States, where shipments of cars, chemicals, and cameras helped make up for declines in other areas.
Imports from the US also rose, but Japan still had a trade surplus.
Exports to the European Union surged by about 20%, while exports to China fell by 2.4% due to political tensions.
Despite some challenges, experts believe Japan's exports will improve in the coming year.
Japan's exports rose 6% in November year-over-year, driven by increased shipments to the US.
Imports from the US climbed more than 7%, but Japan maintained a trade surplus of 739.8 billion yen.
Exports to the EU surged about 20%, supported by demand for machinery and vehicles.
Exports to China fell 2.4% due to political tensions and weaker shipments of key products.
Despite challenges, experts forecast an improvement in Japan's exports in the coming year.
- Who
- Japan
- What
- Exports rose 6% in November
- When
- November 2023
- Where
- Japan, with significant trade with the US, EU, and China
- Why
- Due to a trade deal with the US, increased demand from the EU, and despite tensions with China
- Export Growth
- 6%
- Import Growth
- 1.3%
- Trade Surplus
- 322.2 billion yen (USD 2.1 billion)
- US Exports Growth
- 9%
- US Imports Growth
- 7%
- EU Exports Growth
- 20%
- China Exports Decline
- 2.4%
- US Trade Surplus
- 739.8 billion yen (USD 4.7 billion)