For the m/m figures:

  • exports +2.2%
  • imports +4.2%

Both exports and imports in the month hit a record value high.

The y/y imports result is massive! See below:

Japan trade balance October

Japanese exports in October to:

  • EU +28.1% y/y
  • US +36.5% y/y
  • China +7.7% y/y