Mumbai, Dec. 17 -- Japan's trade balance shifted to a surplus of JPY 322.2 billion in November 2025, reversing a deficit of JPY 120.8 billion a year earlier and marking the first surplus since June. Exports rose 6.1% year-on-year to JPY 9,714.7 billion, extending gains for a third straight month. The rise marked the fastest export growth since February, supported by strong overseas demand for automobiles and capital goods, firmer shipments to the U.S. and parts of Asia, and a relatively weak yen that improved price competitiveness. Imports increased 1.3% to JPY 9,392.4 billion, also posting a third consecutive monthly rise but undershooting estimates of a 2.5% gain.
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