Japan’s global trade map reveals a mixed balance of gains and losses. The country enjoys its largest trade surplus with 🇺🇸 United States at $63.7B, showing strong demand for Japanese cars, machinery, and technology. Other positive balances include 🇰🇷 South Korea ($18B), 🇹🇼 Chinese Taipei ($17.2B), 🇮🇳 India ($12.1B), and 🇸🇬 Singapore ($10.5B). 📈
However, Japan faces major trade deficits with key partners. The biggest gap is with 🇨🇳 China (-$25.8B), reflecting heavy imports of components and goods. Energy imports also push deficits with 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (-$28.4B), 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (-$21.8B), and 🇦🇺 Australia (-$32.2B). 📉
In Southeast Asia, Japan also records deficits with 🇻🇳 Vietnam (-$10.6B) and 🇮🇩 Indonesia (-$8.19B).