Japan exports grew for 11th consecutive month in July on cars and chips

TradeImports gained 28%, resulting in the third monthly trade deficit in a rowOi Container Terminal is seen in an aerial view in Tokyo, Japan on Feb. 3. (Photo by Rie Ishii) AKANE OKUTSUAugust 20, 2026 09:10 JSTTOKYO -- Japan's exports grew in value terms for the 11th consecutive month in July, according to official data released on Thursday.Read NextEconomyJapan's economy shows weaker than expected 1.1% growth in second quarterTrading Asia'A new Plaza Accord?' Japan's battle against yen bears enters new phaseMaterialsJapan struggles to secure rare earths for EVs, chip tools under China pressureElectric vehiclesChina EVs close in on Japan automakers' Australia stronghold, led by BYDCompaniesJapan Inc. raises full-year profit forecast to 14% jump on AI and chipsInterviewJapan chip startup t