Japan’s exports rose for the 20th consecutive month in October, driven by robust overseas demand for autos and semiconductors, Ministry of Finance data showed Thursday.
Exports rose 25.3% in October from a year earlier, which was weaker than September’s 28.9% increase and the 29.9% increase forecast by economists surveyed by data provider FactSet.
Exports to Europe and Asia led the growth, increasing by 36.5% and 28.1% respectively, partially due to the strong demand for autos