April export value decreased by 21.9% YoY import value decreased by 7.2% Trade Statistics May 21, 9:01
According to the trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance last month and April, Japan's export value fell by 21.9% compared to the same month last year, showing a significant decrease. The value of imports to Japan was 7.2% lower than the same month last year, and the global economic downturn due to the spread of new coronavirus infections has had a major impact on trade.