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Insights for Japan
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April 2026 period, National level, Product aggregation
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Summary: In summary, Japan's trade in April 2026 showed a decline in both imports and exports on a month-on-month basis, with imports totaling 10.21 trillion JPY (down 142.98 billion JPY) and exports at 10.51 trillion JPY (down 474.62 billion JPY). Year-on-year, however, both imports and exports increased, with imports rising by 921.63 billion JPY and exports by 1.35 trillion JPY. The overall trade flow indicates a robust recovery compared to the previous year despite the recent month-on-month declines.
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MoM insights: In April 2026, Japan's trade values showed a mixed performance. Imports totaled 10.21 trillion JPY, reflecting a decrease of 142.98 billion JPY (-1.38%) from the previous month. The top three countries for imports were China (2.6 trillion JPY, +290.72 billion JPY, +12.62%), South Korea (555.39 billion JPY, +76.2 billion JPY, +15.90%), and Canada (192.43 billion JPY, +40.03 billion JPY, +26.27%). Conversely, the bottom three were Saudi Arabia (214.5 billion JPY, -155.83 billion JPY, -42.08%), the United Arab Emirates (205.01 billion JPY, -143.71 billion JPY, -41.21%), and Australia (545.62 billion JPY, -83.01 billion JPY, -13.20%). Exports totaled 10.51 trillion JPY, down by 474.62 billion JPY (-4.32%). The leading export countries were Switzerland (130.82 billion JPY, +35.34 billion JPY, +37.01%), the Marshall Islands (42.52 billion JPY, +25.39 billion JPY, +147.83%), and Vietnam (305.14 billion JPY, +22.24 billion JPY, +7.87%). The lowest performers were China (1.82 trillion JPY, -135.25 billion JPY, -6.87%), South Korea (641.78 billion JPY, -69.75 billion JPY, -9.76%), and Singapore (272.35 billion JPY, -57.31 billion JPY, -17.36%).
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YoY insights: Year on year, Japan's imports in April 2026 reached 10.21 trillion JPY, an increase of 921.63 billion JPY (+9.93%). The top five countries for imports were China (2.6 trillion JPY, +337.82 billion JPY, +15.00%), the United States (1.23 trillion JPY, +234.02 billion JPY, +23.39%), and South Korea (555.39 billion JPY, +208.84 billion JPY, +60.26%). The bottom three were the United Arab Emirates (205.01 billion JPY, -267.99 billion JPY, -56.66%), Saudi Arabia (214.5 billion JPY, -122.83 billion JPY, -36.38%), and Qatar (6.86 billion JPY, -117.23 billion JPY, -94.47%). Exports totaled 10.51 trillion JPY, reflecting an increase of 1.35 trillion JPY (+14.72%). The leading export countries were China (1.82 trillion JPY, +244.81 billion JPY, +15.13%), Chinese Taipei (884.12 billion JPY, +191.4 billion JPY, +27.66%), and the United States (1.93 trillion JPY, +161 billion JPY, +9.05%). The lowest performers were the United Arab Emirates (76.22 billion JPY, -51.73 billion JPY, -40.47%), Saudi Arabia (33.96 billion JPY, -35.25 billion JPY, -50.25%), and Kuwait (803 million JPY, -23.49 billion JPY, -96.69%).
