Japan's exports jump 23% to monthly record in July

TOKYO: Japan's exports hit a monthly record in July, underscoring resilient global demand and offering support to an economy increasingly reliant on overseas shipments to counter weak domestic demand.Total exports by value rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year to a record 11.5 trillion yen (US$72.62 billion) in July, data sh

Shipments of semiconductor equipment posted a massive 49.1% jump in value, reflecting continued demand, boosted by the artificial intelligence boom.

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 da