Japanese exports slumped to 5.2% in July over a year ago , down from July 's 6.7% , amid a decrease in car shipments to the US and global trade disputes. Exports to China, Japan’s largest trading partner, rose 11.9 percent in July from a year ago. Exports to the China fell, for the second month in row , by 5.2% , and car shipments dropped 12.1% , but imports from the country grew 11% for the month . On the other hand, exports to Japan 's largest trading partner China grew 5.2% YoY in July , while exports to Asia grew 8% thanks to sales of semiconductor equipment and electronic parts, and steel sales to Thailand .
Japanese exports slumped to 5.2% in July over a year ago , down from July 's 6.7% , amid a decrease in car shipments to the US and global trade disputes. Exports to the China fell, for the second month in row , by 5.2% , and car shipments dropped 12.1% , but imports from the country grew 11% for the month . On the other hand, exports to Japan 's largest trading partner China grew 5.2% YoY in July , while exports to Asia grew 8% thanks to sales of semiconductor equipment and electronic parts, and steel sales to Thailand .