According to the Yokohama Customs trade report for August released on the 17th, the trade balance (exports minus imports) increased by 24.5% compared to the same month last year, reaching ¥172.9 billion, marking the seventh consecutive month of surplus. Coffee imports totaled ¥20.1 billion, surpassing the previous record high set in June.
Exports increased by 1.3% to ¥677 billion…
