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Japan reports trade deficit of €3.02 billion in September

Japan experiences a significant trade deficit in September, marking a continued negative trend.

21 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Japan recorded a trade deficit of 536.5 billion yen, equivalent to €3.02 billion, in September, according to data released today. This marks the fifth consecutive month of trade deficits in the country.

The rising price of oil has been cited as one of the main reasons for the sustained negative balance. Preliminary data suggest that this deficit nearly doubled compared to the same month last year.

In September 2022, Japan posted a trade deficit of €1.56 billion, highlighting a 93.2% increase in this year's deficit compared to the previous year.

The information has been published by various sources, including Notícias ao Minuto and RTP, which emphasized the severity of the current economic situation.

The trade deficit is an important indicator of a country's economic health and, in this case, reflects the challenges faced by Japan in the context of the global market.

The Japanese government and economic analysts continue to monitor the situation in the hope of finding solutions to reverse this negative trend.

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