Japanese Exports Fell More Than Expected by 4.9% in September

Japanese exports fell 4.9% in September year on year, more than expected. Imports decreased by 17.2%, better than expectations for a decline of 21.4%.

As a result, the trade surplus decreased to 675.0 billion yen.

It is reported that Japanese exports to China increased by 14.0%, the largest increase since January 2018