The Kyushu economic zone, which includes Kyushu, Okinawa, and Yamaguchi, posted a trade surplus of ¥181.3 billion in April, marking the third consecutive month of surplus, according to data from the Moji Customs Office.
Exports declined 1.3% year-on-year to ¥1.0256 trillion. Electronic components bound for Hong Kong and South Korea increased, while automobile exports to the U.S. and China fell, marking the first drop in five months. Imports dropped 6.5% to ¥844.2 billion, led by a continued decrease in coal imports from Australia and Canada.
Moji Customs noted uncertainty around the potential impact of U.S. tariff policies under the Trump administration but said it would closely monitor future developments. Source: Moji Customs Office
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