Gulf Countries’ August Japan Trade Surplus
The article clarifies that the trade surplus between five Gulf countries and Japan decreased by 2.95% in August 2026, reaching $3.96 billion compared to $4.08 billion in the previous year, due to a decline in Gulf exports. Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share of the surplus at $2.37 billion, followed by the UAE with $1.41 billion, while Kuwait and Qatar posted trade deficits. Additionally, the volume of trade declined to $6.91 billion, with Gulf exports decreasing by 4.32%. Saudi Arabia and Oman saw increases in exports, whereas Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE experienced declines. At the same time, the countries' imports from Japan generally fell. The Middle East’s trade surplus with Japan totaled $3.78 billion, down by 3.57%. Overall, Japan's trade deficit with the world increased dramatically by 275.79% to $7.14 billion, despite a 19.34% rise in its exports.
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