On September 17, 2025, Japan's Ministry of Finance released the annual rate of goods exports for September. The reported figure was -0.1%. No consensus forecast was provided; the previous reading was also -0.1%.Definition: The goods trade balance refers to the difference between a country's total export and import values of goods over a given period. A positive balance (exports exceed imports) is termed a "surplus," while a negative balance (imports exceed exports) is called a "deficit." In terms of market impact, a reading above the consensus estimate is generally supportive for the Japanese yen.This indicator has an importance rating of 2. The annual rate of goods exports is calculated monthly and published on a monthly basis. The next release is scheduled for November 19, 2025.
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