What was Japan's export growth in November?

Japan's exports grew by 6.1% year-on-year in November, exceeding expectations.

How did Japan's GDP perform in the third quarter?

Revised third-quarter GDP data showed Japan's economy contracted by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter.

What is the business sentiment among Japanese companies?

Sentiment among Japanese companies improved in the fourth quarter, especially for small manufacturers.

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Japan Exports Surge 6.1%, Defying Economic Woes

17 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Japan's November exports grew 6.1% year-on-year, beating forecasts.
Revised Q3 GDP showed a deeper contraction of 0.6% quarter-on-quarter.
Company sentiment improved in Q4, especially among small manufacturers.

Japan Exports Surge 6.1%, Defying Economic Woes

Japan's export sector demonstrated robust growth in November, with a year-on-year increase of 6.1%, marking the fastest rate since February. This performance significantly outpaced the anticipated 4.8% rise and exceeded the previous month's 3.6% growth. The encouraging export figures arrive on the heels of revised Gross Domestic Product data for the third quarter, which indicated a more substantial economic contraction than initially reported, shrinking by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter.