Japanโs global trade map reveals a mixed balance of gains and losses. The country enjoys its largest trade surplus with ๐บ๐ธ United States at $63.7B, showing strong demand for Japanese cars, machinery, and technology. Other positive balances include ๐ฐ๐ท South Korea ($18B), ๐น๐ผ Chinese Taipei ($17.2B), ๐ฎ๐ณ India ($12.1B), and ๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore ($10.5B). ๐
However, Japan faces major trade deficits with key partners. The biggest gap is with ๐จ๐ณ China (-$25.8B), reflecting heavy imports of components and goods. Energy imports also push deficits with ๐ฆ๐ช United Arab Emirates (-$28.4B), ๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia (-$21.8B), and ๐ฆ๐บ Australia (-$32.2B). ๐
In Southeast Asia, Japan also records deficits with ๐ป๐ณ Vietnam (-$10.6B) and ๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia (-$8.19B).