Japan’s imports hit a record high of JPY 11,335.9 billion in June 2026 from JPY 9.890.2 in the previous month. During the month, import growth stood at 25.4% yoy, accelerating from May's 12.5% rise, beating market forecasts of 21% while marking the fifth straight month of growth and the strongest increase since November 2022. The sharp rise in purchases reflected robust domestic demand, supported by the government's late-2025 stimulus measures. Crude oil imports soared 59.3% in June, as Japan diversified energy procurement away from the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions. source: Ministry of Finance, Japan

Imports in Japan averaged 3614.71 JPY Billion from 1963 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 11335.92 JPY Billion in June of 2026 and a record low of 162.06 JPY Billion in January of 1963. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Japan Imports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Imports in Japan is expected to be 9600.00 JPY Billion by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Japan Imports is projected to trend around 11500.00 JPY Billion in 2027 and 12500.00 JPY Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -406.91 -391.80 JPY Billion Jun 2026
Capital Flows 50710.00 44374.00 JPY Hundred Million May 2026
Current Account 3968.30 3908.00 JPY Billion May 2026
Exports 10929.01 9511.55 JPY Billion Jun 2026
Exports YoY 19.30 16.80 percent Jun 2026
External Debt 761469.80 728706.20 JPY Billion Mar 2026
Net Foreign Direct Investment 32343.00 27747.00 JPY Hundred Million May 2026
Imports 11335.92 9890.20 JPY Billion Jun 2026
Imports YoY 25.40 12.50 percent Jun 2026


Japan Imports
Japan's imports hit a record high in 2022 as the weak yen inflated already elevated prices of food and energy commodities. The main imports were chemicals (20 percent of the total), food (19 percent), mineral fuels (16 percent), machinery and electrical machinery (22 percent), and raw materials (8 percent). Japan's main import partners were China (20 percent), the Middle East (13 percent), Australia (12 percent), the United States (10 percent), and the European Union (9 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
11335.92 9890.20 11335.92 162.06 1963 - 2026 JPY Billion Monthly
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