Net trade in goods in Japan
Japan: Net trade in goods was -3.74 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods in Japan, 1996–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net trade in goods in Japan is -3.74 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 79.2% on the previous year and up 49.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in Japan peaked at 133.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 2004 and was at its lowest, -115.69 billion BoP, current US$, in 2022.
That places Japan 141st out of 199 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 108.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 83.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 124.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 2000s | 96.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 55.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 133.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -99.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 108.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -23.80 billion BoP, current US$ | -115.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 26.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
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- 139 Syria -3.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 140 Bahamas -3.72 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 142 North Macedonia -3.80 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 143 Mauritius -3.98 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 144 Jamaica -4.20 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Japan
- Industry (including construction), value added 26.8% (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 4.69 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Services, value added 2.99 trillion current US$ (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 100.9% (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 920.96 billion current US$ (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 139.40 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 928.87 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 0.9% (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added 161.07 trillion constant LCU (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation -0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods in Japan?
- Net trade in goods in Japan was -3.74 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 133.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 2004.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -115.69 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- How does Japan rank for net trade in goods?
- Japan ranks 141st out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.