ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch.Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon Print
Economy

As China's economy slows, Japanese exports take a hit

Cars, chips and other goods suffer biggest decline in 7 years in April

Containers are stacked at an industrial port in Tokyo.   © Reuters

TOKYO -- The slowdown in China's economy caused by lockdowns in Shanghai and other cities sent Japanese exports to the country falling 22.6% by volume on the year in April, preliminary data released Thursday shows, the largest drop since February 2015.

Japan's Finance Ministry said its export volume index for China dropped to 110.9, with the 2015 level set at 100. This slide was the second consecutive month of decline in that index, and larger than the 13% dip in March.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.

Discover the all new Nikkei Asia app

  • Take your reading anywhere with offline reading functions
  • Never miss a story with breaking news alerts
  • Customize your reading experience

Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.

Celebrate our next chapter
Free access for everyone - Sep. 30

Find out more