(MENAFN) Japan's trade deficit decreased in April after the yen strengthened and a sales tax hike dampened demand for imports of consumer goods, according to Iran Daily.
The country's deficit was estimated at USD8 billion in April compared to USD8.634 billion a year earlier and with a USD0.0167 trillion yen deficit in March.
Exports boosted by 5.1 percent compared to a year earlier to USD60 billion, led by shipments of machinery and transport equipment, as recoveries gained momentum in overseas markets.
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