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Japan's Export Growth Quickens as China Demand Rebounds.
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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Japan's exports surged 11.7% year-on-year in March, driven by rebounding demand from China and strong semiconductor and electronic component shipments, while imports grew 10.9%, expanding the trade surplus. Despite regional geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply routes, Japan secures crude oil through alternatives and maintains resilience amid yen weakness and inflation concerns.
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Japan's rebound in exports to China opens opportunities for semiconductor and electronic parts suppliers to expand rapidly. You need to plan for increased demand and potential bottlenecks in supply chains due to geopolitical tensions nearby.
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