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Goods imported to Japan

There are practically no parts of JapanNatural resources, so the country is forced to import raw materials, energy resources, as well as numerous goods from foreign countries. The Japanese import structure is represented by machinery and equipment, various chemical products, textiles, products and raw materials. In the country, only about 15% of the land is used for agricultural work, which explains the fact that Japan imports half of the grain and fodder crops, excluding rice. The country is at one of the leading places in the world for the import of wheat. And in 2014 is going to exceed these purchases by another 4 million tons. A significant part of the meat consumed by the Japanese is also imported, mainly beef. The imported raw materials are represented by natural fuel. The oil of Japan is supplied, mainly, by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia.

Deficit of the balance of foreign trade

Despite large volumes of exports, Japan has alreadyThe third year has a deficit in the foreign trade balance. This is because the country has significantly increased the import of energy. This is due to the closure of nuclear power units after the explosion at Fukushima in 2011, as well as with natural disasters - a large-scale earthquake and tsunami. Previously, nuclear power plants accounted for 30% of electricity production. High dependence on oil and gas supplies led to the fact that their imports increased by 18% - to the amount of 133 billion dollars. Purchases of liquefied natural gas accounted for one-third of its world production. Gas is used for thermal power plants, and also as fuel for cars. Today, imports exceed exports in the country. In order to reduce fuel purchases, 10 power units of nuclear power plants are going to resume operation in Japan. In addition to energy, Japan in 2013 increased by 20% the import of diamonds, as well as the purchase of wood. The country has deposits of minerals, but is poor in metals. 100% of copper, aluminum and iron ore are imported from abroad. In the first place in the import of Japan are the countries of southeast Asia, the countries of the European Union, the share of imports from Australia and Russia is increasing. But the main trading partner of Japan for many years remain the US - in the US market is sold about 30% of Japanese exports and provides 20% of imports.