The stocks of goods held by firms in Japan decreased by 2772.40 JPY Billion in the second quarter of 2026. Changes in Inventories in Japan averaged 487.57 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 7098.70 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a record low of -6224.90 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2009. source: Cabinet Office, Japan



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
BSI Large Manufacturing -1.80 3.80 percent Jun 2026
Changes in Inventories -2772.40 -1918.80 JPY Billion Jun 2026
Coincident Index 118.50 117.90 points Jun 2026
Eco Watchers Survey Current 45.70 44.00 points Jul 2026
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook 45.80 45.70 points Jul 2026
Leading Economic Index 116.50 116.50 Points Jun 2026
Machinery Orders MoM 9.70 -12.40 percent Jun 2026
New Orders 1275.80 1687.06 JPY Billion Jun 2026


Japan Changes in Inventories
In Japan, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-2772.40 -1918.80 7098.70 -6224.90 1994 - 2026 JPY Billion Quarterly
Constant Prices 2020, SA