TOKYO, sixteenth September, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s imports rose sharply for a 3rd consecutive month in August as increased crude oil costs pushed up power prices, whereas exports elevated for a twelfth straight month on sturdy demand for semiconductor merchandise.
Data launched by Japan’s Ministry of Finance on Wednesday confirmed that imports by worth jumped 28 % year-on-year in August, in contrast with a median market forecast for a 26.3 % enhance.
Exports by worth rose 19.3 % year-on-year in August, in contrast with economists’ forecast for an 18.2 % enhance, following a 23.2 % rise in July, supported by sturdy shipments of digital chips and better costs for non-ferrous metals.
Surging power import prices stored Japan’s commerce steadiness in deficit at 1.106 trillion (US$7.12 billion) in August.