Merchandise imports in Japan
Japan: Merchandise imports was 755.55 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports in Japan, 1960–2025
Source: World Trade Organization (WTO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, merchandise imports in Japan stood at 755.55 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Japan peaked at 899.94 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4.49 billion current US$, in 1960.
That places Japan 8th out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.80 billion current US$ | 4.49 billion current US$ | 15.02 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 54.66 billion current US$ | 18.88 billion current US$ | 109.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 148.44 billion current US$ | 126.44 billion current US$ | 209.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 283.67 billion current US$ | 233.25 billion current US$ | 349.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 493.50 billion current US$ | 337.19 billion current US$ | 762.53 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 747.80 billion current US$ | 607.73 billion current US$ | 885.84 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 765.10 billion current US$ | 635.46 billion current US$ | 899.94 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More private sector data for Japan
- Manufactures imports 59.9% (2025)
- Food imports 9.8% (2025)
- Food exports 1.3% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 80.6% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 738.34 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 33.7% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 242.56 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 13.6% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 66.2% (2025)
- Commercial service imports 266.13 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Japan?
- Merchandise imports in Japan was 755.55 billion current US$ in 2025, according to World Trade Organization (WTO).
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 899.94 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.49 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does Japan rank for merchandise imports?
- Japan ranks 8th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from World Trade Organization (WTO), published as part of Merchandise imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a non-resident to a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. 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.