- Prior was -¥242.B
- Exports +4.2% y/y vs +4.6% expected
- Imports +3.3% y/y vs +0.6% expected
There was a surprise rise in imports that kept Japan in a trade deficit.
- Exports to USA -13.3% y/y
- Exports to Asia +9.2% y/y
- Exports to EU +5% y/y
- Exports to China +5.8% y/y
