Japan’s imports soared 25.4% yoy to a record peak of JPY 11,335.9 billion, accelerating from May's 12.5% rise, beating market forecasts of 21% while marking the fifth straight month of growth and the strongest increase since November 2022.The sharp rise in purchases reflected robust domestic demand…
Japan’s imports soared 25.4% yoy to a record peak of JPY 11,335.9 billion, accelerating from May's 12.5% rise, beating market forecasts of 21% while marking the fifth straight month of growth and the strongest increase since November 2022.
The sharp rise in purchases reflected robust domestic demand, supported by the government's late-2025 stimulus measures.
