Japan's Naphtha Imports from Middle East Decline by 47%

Source:NHK World

02 — Who / Subject

Japanese Ministry of Finance (Trade Statistics)

03 — Where / Locus

Japan

04 — When / Temporality

May 31, 2026

Verified: May 31, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Japan's naphtha imports from the Middle East dropped by 47% in April compared to the previous year. Imports from the United States increased significantly by 209 times."

Conflict Analysis

The shift in import sources reflects the ongoing impact of Minformationle East geopolitical tensions on energy supply chains.

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Japan's Naphtha Imports from Middle East Decline by 47%