FX.co ★ Japan Export Growth at 7-Month High

In September 2025, Japan experienced a 4.2% increase in exports compared to the previous year, marking its first rise since April and reflecting the strongest growth since February. Nevertheless, this increase slightly missed market expectations, which had projected a 4.6% rise. Export volumes increased to several regions, including China (5.8%), ASEAN countries (8.0%), the European Union (5.0%), Russia (7.0%), while sales to the Middle East dropped significantly by 18.5%. Conversely, exports to the United States declined by 13.3% for the sixth consecutive time, mainly due to a downturn in automotive, chip-making machinery, and motor sectors. Additionally, sales to South Korea and Australia decreased by 4.4% and 11.1%, respectively.