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Japan's exports and imports grow at fastest pace in June since November 2022

Exports rose 19.3% and imports 25.4% year-on-year, both beating expectations.

Talivio News · Global 22 July 2026, 00:42 1 min read

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Japan's exports grew 19.3% year-on-year in June, while imports rose 25.4%, marking the fastest pace for both since November 2022.

19.3% year-on-year

Export growth in June, the fastest since November 2022.

25.4% year-on-year

Import growth in June, the fastest since November 2022.

The growth in both exports and imports exceeded forecasts, according to reports.

Updates

Update — 22 July, 00:56

The surge in export growth for June is being attributed to a combination of a weaker yen and strong demand for artificial intelligence-related products.

Update — 22 July, 03:15

Japan's imports reached a record high in June, resulting in an unadjusted trade deficit of ¥406.9 billion. This figure follows a revised trade deficit of ¥391.8 billion recorded in May. Analysts attribute the jump in exports during the period to a weak yen and rising demand for AI-related products.

Ilse Marchetti

Economics Correspondent · Talivio News

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