FX.co ★ Japan Imports Grow the Most in 19 Months

Japan’s imports increased by 10.2% year-on-year to JPY 9,514.3 billion in February 2026, rebounding from a 2.6% decline in January and marking the fastest pace of growth since July 2024. The rise was driven by solid domestic demand following Tokyo’s stimulus package introduced in November, although it came in below market expectations of an 11.5% gain.