Merchandise imports in Japan
Japan: Merchandise imports was 755.55 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
755.55 billion current US$
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
8th
of 206 countries
All-time high
899.94 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
4.49 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
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$, in 1960.
That places Japan 8th out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports in Japan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.49 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 5.81 billion current US$ | +29.4% |
| 1962 | 5.64 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1963 | 6.74 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1964 | 7.94 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1965 | 8.17 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 9.52 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1967 | 11.66 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1968 | 12.99 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1969 | 15.02 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1970 | 18.88 billion current US$ | +25.7% |
| 1971 | 19.71 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1972 | 23.86 billion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1973 | 38.39 billion current US$ | +60.9% |
| 1974 | 61.95 billion current US$ | +61.4% |
| 1975 | 57.86 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1976 | 64.89 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1977 | 71.34 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1978 | 79.92 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1979 | 109.83 billion current US$ | +37.4% |
| 1980 | 141.30 billion current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1981 | 142.87 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1982 | 131.50 billion current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1983 | 126.44 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 136.18 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1985 | 130.49 billion current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1986 | 127.55 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 151.03 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1988 | 187.38 billion current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1989 | 209.72 billion current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1990 | 235.37 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1991 | 237.00 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 233.25 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 241.62 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 275.24 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1995 | 335.88 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1996 | 349.15 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 338.75 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1998 | 280.48 billion current US$ | -17.2% |
| 1999 | 310.00 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 379.51 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2001 | 349.09 billion current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2002 | 337.19 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 382.93 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2004 | 454.54 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 2005 | 515.87 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 579.06 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2007 | 622.24 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 762.53 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2009 | 551.98 billion current US$ | -27.6% |
| 2010 | 694.06 billion current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2011 | 855.38 billion current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2012 | 885.84 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 833.17 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 812.21 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 648.12 billion current US$ | -20.2% |
| 2016 | 607.73 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 672.10 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 748.49 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2019 | 720.96 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 635.46 billion current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2021 | 768.98 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 2022 | 899.94 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2023 | 787.20 billion current US$ | -12.5% |
| 2024 | 743.50 billion current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2025 | 755.55 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 755.55 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 44.50 billion current US$, 17.0× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Japan's 755.55 billion current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.62 billion current US$, 163.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.80 billion current US$ | 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
- Merchandise trade 33.7% (2025)
- Food imports 9.8% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 59.9% (2025)
- Food exports 1.3% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 80.6% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 738.34 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 5,985 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1665 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 4.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Merchandise imports (current US$), per capita 6,124 current US$ per person (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.