Export value increased by 48.6% Increased for 4 consecutive months June trade statistics

According to trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance, exports in June last month increased by 48.6% from the same month last year, increasing for the fourth straight month.

Due to the impact of the new coronavirus, the value of exports during this period last year was significantly lower than the previous year, resulting in a significant increase.

Last month's trade balance, which is exports minus imports, was a surplus of 383.2 billion yen, the first trade surplus in two months.