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14.07.202604:30:00UTC+00Japan Capacity Utilization Edges Back Into Growth in May After April Dip

Japan’s industrial capacity utilization returned to positive territory in May 2026, signaling a modest rebound in factory activity after a contraction in the previous month.

According to data updated on 14 July 2026, capacity utilization rose 0.1% month-over-month in May, following a -0.8% month-over-month decline in April 2026. The figures compare the change in each month to the immediately preceding month, highlighting a shift from a notable pullback in April to a slight expansion in May.

While the improvement is marginal, the move back above zero suggests that Japanese producers have begun to cautiously ramp up operations again after the earlier slowdown, potentially indicating stabilizing demand conditions in the manufacturing sector.

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