Key data points
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Observation period
Oct 2024
Next release
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Forecast
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Highest
1.61 T JPY on Sep 30, 2007
Lowest
−3.51 T JPY on Jan 31, 2023
About Japan Balance Of Trade
Japan’s trade balance has fluctuated in recent years partly because of disruptions to production and other problems related to the coronavirus pandemic. In 2022, the country recorded persistent monthly trade deficits as imports surged more than exports. On one hand, the weak yen has helped to drive exports to record highs but on the other, it had made the cost of imported products especially food and energy commodities very expensive. The biggest trade deficits were reported with Australia, China, and Middle East countries while the biggest trade surpluses were recorded with the United States, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Singapore.