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Japan's Trade Surplus Soars: Exports Up 6.1% in November

12/17/2025

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Japan's trade balance posted a JPY 322.2 billion surplus in November 2025, up from a year earlier.
Exports rose 6.1% to JPY 9.71 trillion, driven by automobiles and capital goods.
Imports rose 1.3% to JPY 9.39 trillion, aided by engines from the European Union (EU) and parts from Asia.
Japan recorded a JPY 739.8 billion U.S. surplus, first growth in seven months after tariffs were reduced.

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Japan's trade balance posted a JPY 322.2 billion surplus in November 2025, up from a year earlier.
Exports rose 6.1% to JPY 9.71 trillion, driven by automobiles and capital goods.
Imports rose 1.3% to JPY 9.39 trillion, aided by engines from the European Union (EU) and parts from Asia.
Japan recorded a JPY 739.8 billion U.S. surplus, first growth in seven months after tariffs were reduced.