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.

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

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.

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.

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

Japan Exports: Iron and Steel Products: USA data was reported at 18.719 JPY bn in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.927 JPY bn for Sep 2018. Japan Exports: Iron and Steel Products: USA data is updated monthly, averaging 16.433 JPY bn from Jan 1990 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 346 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.986 JPY bn in Sep 1998 and a record low of 6.330 JPY bn in Apr 2003. Japan Exports: Iron and Steel Products: USA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.WA004: Exports and Imports: Value.

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 September of 2025.

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.

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.

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'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.

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

Japan Imports from United States was US$84.95 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Japan Imports from United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

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.

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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.

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.

United States Exports to Japan was US$79.72 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Exports to Japan - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

In 2024, the exports of fishery and aquaculture products from Japan were valued at over ***. billion Japanese yen. The value hit a low in 2020 at around ***** billion yen but recovered in more recent years. Commodities of the fisheries and aquaculture industry made up around a quarter of the total primary sector exports. Japan relies on imports for fishery products Concerning the Japanese fisheries and aquaculture industry, scallops represented the commodity with the largest export value, followed by pearls, yellowtail, and tuna. Marine fisheries generated the highest output within the Japanese fishing industry compared to inland water fisheries. However, the self-sufficiency ratio of fish and seafood remained below ** percent in recent years, implying Japan's decreasing ability to ensure its fish and seafood demand through the domestic fishery industry. Consequently, the country is reliant on imports of a majority of marine products. Challenges for the Japanese fishing industry Similar to the agricultural sector, the number of individuals working in the fishing industry continues to decrease and the industry is struggling to generate interest in younger generations. To create new job opportunities within the fishing industry and improve both sustainability and productivity, the Japanese government strives to implement innovative technologies in the coming years, for example, by investing in the next-generation aquaculture and fish farming market.Even though fish is an important ingredient of traditional Japanese cuisine, seafood consumption has been hitting the lowest levels in a decade. At the same time, the consumption of meat continues to increase, with wide accessibility and simple preparation working in favor of meat. It has become popular to prepare even typical seafood dishes such as sushi and sashimi with meat instead. However, it does not seem likely that meat will drastically displace fish in the near future as Japanese consumers value it as part of a healthy diet.