The stocks of goods held by firms in Japan decreased by 242.40 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Changes in Inventories in Japan averaged 540.41 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 7097.10 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a record low of -6224.40 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2009. source: Cabinet Office, Japan



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
BSI Large Manufacturing 4.70 3.80 percent Dec 2025
Changes in Inventories -242.40 819.20 JPY Billion Dec 2025
Coincident Index 114.50 114.90 points Dec 2025
Eco Watchers Survey Current 47.60 47.70 points Jan 2026
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook 50.10 49.50 points Jan 2026
Leading Economic Index 110.20 109.90 Points Dec 2025
Machinery Orders MoM 19.10 -11.00 percent Dec 2025
New Orders 1019.14 1145.61 JPY Billion Nov 2025


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
-242.40 819.20 7097.10 -6224.40 1994 - 2025 JPY Billion Quarterly
Constant Prices 2020, SA