Japanese exports rise as car shipments surge in March

Japan's exports rose in March, boosted by a surge in shipments of cars as the sector continues to recover from last year's natural disasters.

Car exports rose 33.6% from a year earlier, with overall exports up by 5.9%, latest trade data showed.

Japanese carmakers have also benefited from growing demand from key markets such as the US.

Sales of cars and light trucks in the US rose 13% in March, with Toyota's sales up by 15% and Nissan gaining 13%.

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