Trade Balance / Trade Statistics
Trade Statistics are compiled and published based on international treaties on economic statistics and Japan’s Customs Law, with the aim of accurately capturing the realities of Japan’s trade and facilitating international comparisons. These statistics serve as fundamental data for economic policies by governments and public institutions, and also support decision-making in the economic activities of private companies. Trade statistics in Japan are broadly classified into three types: 1. General Trade StatisticsThese provide data on the value and volume of goods exported from or imported into Japan, categorized by item and by country or region. When referring to "trade statistics" in general, this category is usually meant. 2.Special Trade StatisticsThese consist of three types: - Gold Statistics: covering monetary gold and gold coins - Ship & Aircraft Supply Statistics: concerning supplies loaded onto ships or aircraft - Transit Trade Statistics: covering foreign goods that pass through Japan without entering the domestic market 3.Ship and Aircraft StatisticsThese show the entry and departure of ships and aircraft by nationality.These statistics are important resources for gaining a multi-faceted understanding of Japan’s trade structure and economic conditions. It is usually released at 8:50 (JST), which corresponds to 18:50 (EST) on the previous day.
Latest recorded value at build time: -536.6 (B¥). Observation date: .
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