Free Trial

Japan May Exports +15.8% Y/Y; 15th Monthly Rise

JAPAN DATA
MNI (Singapore)
  • Japan's exports rose for 15th straight month by 15.8% y/y in May, following the 12.5% y/y growth marked in April.
  • Imports grew by 48.9% y/y in May, accelerating from the 28.3% y/y increase last month, marking the 16 monthly rise.
  • Trade balance in May was a deficit of Y2.38 trillion, expanding from the previous Y842.8 billion deficit.
  • Exports to the European Union and the United States rose 10.6% y/y and 13.6% y/y respectively, and to China decreased 0.2% y/y.
  • Imports from the European Union increased 19.0% y/y, and from the United States and China increased by 24.2% y/y and 25.8% y/y respectively.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.