Japan's total Exports in 2024 were valued at US$707.39 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Japan's main export partners were: the United States, China and South Korea. The top three export commodities were: Vehicles other than railway, tramway; Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers and Electrical, electronic equipment. Total Imports were valued at US$742.67 Billion. In 2024, Japan had a trade deficit of US$35.28 Billion.

Exports in Japan increased to 9190.14 JPY Billion in February from 7865.19 JPY Billion in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Japan Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Japan exports for 2023 were 917.02 billion US dollars, a 0.01% increase from 2022.

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<li>Japan exports for 2022 were <strong>916.90 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>0.48% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Japan exports for 2021 were <strong>912.55 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>16.24% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Japan exports for 2020 were <strong>785.06 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>12.16% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Exports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services provided to the rest of the world. They include the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services, such as communication, construction, financial, information, business, personal, and government services. They exclude compensation of employees and investment income (formerly called factor services) and transfer payments. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

Key information about Japan Total Exports

• Japan Total Exports recorded 59.1 USD bn in Jan 2025, compared with 61.4 USD bn in the previous month
• Japan Total Exports data is updated monthly, available from Apr 1995 to Jan 2025, with an averaged value of 55.6 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 74.1 USD bn in Sep 2011 and a record low of 29.6 USD bn in Aug 1998

• In the latest reports, Japan Total Exports grew 5.9 % YoY in Jan 2025
• Total Imports recorded 64.6 USD bn in Jan 2025, which registered an increase of 15.9 % year on year
• Japan Trade Balance recorded a deficit of 5.5 USD bn in Jan 2025

The timeline shows the total value of U.S. trade in goods (export and import) with Japan from 2000 to 2024. In 2024, the total value of U.S. trade in goods with Japan amounted to about *** billion U.S. dollars; composed of exports worth ** billion U.S. dollars and imports of *** billion U.S. dollars.

Japan’s trade openness has increased significantly in the last decades as the country is working towards market liberalization and the expansion of trade relations. However, despite the increasing number of bilateral agreements created with trading partners, the United States and China remain Japan's biggest export markets. In 2024, the United States received around ** percent of commodities leaving Japan. China followed with a **** percent share, with general and electrical machinery being major goods exported from Japan to the East Asian partner. What goods are leaving Japan? Japan exported commodities valued at around *** trillion Japanese yen in 2024. Transport equipment and machinery were the leading commodities leaving the country, driven by the prominence of domestic automotive and machinery brands in the global market. Motor vehicles are a long-standing pillar of the export market, with widely recognized brands like Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Toyota originating from Japan. Japan’s export position in the global market The demand for Japanese goods has been rising globally, pushed by the favorable impression of quality products among consumers and businesses. While Japan is not a heavily trade-dependent nation, the trade openness ratio jumped to an all-time high in 2022, as the sum of imports and exports constituted almost ** percent share of the gross domestic product. Commodity exports are the main segment in the trade accounts of the Japanese GDP, whereas service exports are a minor segment.

Japan Exports to United States was US$141.52 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Japan Exports to United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

Exports: Electronic Eq: EC: Components: Connecting Component data was reported at 71.614 JPY bn in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71.831 JPY bn for Aug 2018. Exports: Electronic Eq: EC: Components: Connecting Component data is updated monthly, averaging 52.269 JPY bn from Jan 2000 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 225 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.943 JPY bn in Dec 2017 and a record low of 5.749 JPY bn in Dec 2001. Exports: Electronic Eq: EC: Components: Connecting Component data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Japan Electronics & Information Technology Industries Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA118: Exports and Imports: Electronic Equipment.

In 2024, Japan imported goods valued at around ** trillion Japanese yen from China, as the East Asian neighbor remains a major trade partner. The trade relations are characterized by a deficit in Japan's balance as imports exceed exports.

Japan's total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$742.67 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Japan's main import partners were: China, the United States and Australia. The top three import commodities were: Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products; Electrical, electronic equipment and Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers. Total Exports were valued at US$707.39 Billion. In 2024, Japan had a trade deficit of US$35.28 Billion.

Japan trade balance for 2023 was -64.81 billion US dollars, a 59.5% decline from 2022.

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<li>Japan trade balance for 2022 was <strong>-160.05 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>510.73% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Japan trade balance for 2021 was <strong>-26.21 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>92.87% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Japan trade balance for 2020 was <strong>-13.59 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>8.25% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>External balance on goods and services (formerly resource balance) equals exports of goods and services minus imports of goods and services (previously nonfactor services). Data are in current U.S. dollars.

Graph and download economic data for U.S. Exports of Goods by F.A.S. Basis to Japan (EXPJP) from Jan 1985 to May 2025 about Japan, exports, goods, and USA.

Japan Exports: Electronic Eq: Electronic Components & Devices (EC) data was reported at 690.818 JPY bn in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 716.919 JPY bn for Aug 2018. Japan Exports: Electronic Eq: Electronic Components & Devices (EC) data is updated monthly, averaging 676.758 JPY bn from Jan 2000 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 225 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,023.432 JPY bn in Sep 2006 and a record low of 395.620 JPY bn in Jan 2009. Japan Exports: Electronic Eq: Electronic Components & Devices (EC) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Japan Electronics & Information Technology Industries Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA118: Exports and Imports: Electronic Equipment.

In 2023, Japan exported machinery and electrical equipment with a total value of about 19.15 billion U.S. dollars to Taiwan. Chemicals was Taiwan's second largest import category from Japan that year.

In 2023, international trade equaled a ** percent share of the Japanese gross domestic product (GDP). The trade-to-GDP ratio is an indicator to measure the trade openness of a country by comparing the sum of imports and exports to the GDP. Even though Japan is not considered a trade-dependent nation, its openness to international trade increased significantly in the last decades, implying a gradual change from a restrictive trade market. Heavy lifters in Japanese trade Japan’s export position within global markets is supported by the reputation of multinational brands operating predominantly in the transport and heavy industries. Furthermore, general trading companies, so-called sogo shosha, are unique to the Japanese business landscape, and they contribute a significant amount to Japan’s international trade. Leading the Japanese trading market, the companies present a diversified portfolio covering raw materials, industrial products, and finished consumer goods. As machinery and transport equipment are the main commodities leaving and entering the countries, major sogo shosha that are operating in the segments through their subsidiaries represent the heavy lifters of foreign trade activities originating from Japan. Lifting of restrictive barriers In the last decades, the Japanese government has been taking steps to liberalize domestic markets and remove restrictive regulations that used to protect domestic industries from foreign competitors. As the country faces demographic challenges from an aging society as well as a sluggish automatization of manufacturing industries, sourcing from overseas is required to ensure a stable supply in domestic markets. Formerly a heavily regulated sector to protect local farmers, the trade of agricultural produce became a key point in the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral partnership agreements. By removing tariffs and setting standards for food safety as well as product labeling, imports of agricultural commodities have been exceeding ************* yen recently.

Japan Exports to Russia was US$2.16 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Japan Exports to Russia - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

Japan receives almost **** of its commodity imports from Asia, as China remains a key trade partner. In 2024, commodities imported from China accounted for a **** percent share of imports on a value basis. The United States followed as the second-largest source of goods entering Japan, while it overtook China as the leading export partner in 2024. What goods are entering Japan? The country’s low energy self-sufficiency and lack of reserves makes ************* like *********, *********************, and **** a key import item. Another commodity group important to domestic manufacturers is electrical machinery, including semiconductors and communications devices. As Japan is home to prominent multinational corporations in the automotive, technology, and consumer electronics industries, semiconductors have become a strategic element to the country’s economic success. While the Japanese government plans to revive the domestic semiconductor industry through financial support, imports of integrated circuits from production areas like Taiwan and South Korea are needed to meet demand. Japan’s import position in the global market Japan’s current account of goods and services is characterized by a deficit as imports exceed exports. The country managed to shrink the deficit in the last decade, but it grew again since 2022. A jump in mineral fuel prices and the weakening of the yen compared to major currencies like the U.S. dollar and euro drove up import costs. Apart from China, major trade partners with whom Japan recorded a negative trade balance include mostly suppliers of ************* like *********, ************, and the ********************.

Exports to European Union in Japan increased to 871478 JPY Million in February from 769691 JPY Million in January of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Japan Exports to EU.

Imports: Electronic Eq: EC: Components: Transducers data was reported at 12.836 JPY bn in Apr 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.766 JPY bn for Mar 2018. Imports: Electronic Eq: EC: Components: Transducers data is updated monthly, averaging 10.273 JPY bn from Jan 2000 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 220 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.596 JPY bn in Dec 2017 and a record low of 4.309 JPY bn in Feb 2009. Imports: Electronic Eq: EC: Components: Transducers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Japan Electronics & Information Technology Industries Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA062: Exports and Imports: Electronic Equipment.

Japan Imports: Iron Ore and Concentrates: Volume data was reported at 10,601.000 Metric Ton th in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,922.000 Metric Ton th for Sep 2018. Japan Imports: Iron Ore and Concentrates: Volume data is updated monthly, averaging 10,639.000 Metric Ton th from Jan 1992 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 322 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,327.000 Metric Ton th in Oct 2008 and a record low of 5,856.000 Metric Ton th in Mar 2009. Japan Imports: Iron Ore and Concentrates: Volume data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.WA005: Exports and Imports: Volume.