Japan’s industrial production rose 1.3% month-over-month in June 2026, picking up from a 0.1% increase in the previous month and beating market expectations of 0.7%, preliminary data showed. It marked the third consecutive monthly increase and the strongest growth since January, suggesting manufacturing activity continued to recover as supply chain disruptions and energy cost pressures linked to prolonged Middle East tensions eased. Output rebounded sharply for production machinery (7.6% vs -3.5% in May), electrical machinery and information and communication electronics equipment (5.8% vs -5.1%), and general-purpose and business-oriented machinery (4.7% vs -6.0%). Meanwhile, production declined for electronic parts and devices (-6.3% vs 1.2%) and iron, steel, and non-ferrous metals (-0.4% vs 0.3%). On an annual basis, industrial output grew by 4.2%, reversing a 2.1% decline in May and marking the strongest rise in nearly four years. source: Ministry of Economy Trade & Industry (METI)

Industrial Production in Japan increased 1.30 percent in June of 2026 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Japan averaged 0.36 percent from 1953 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 6.80 percent in May of 2011 and a record low of -16.50 percent in March of 2011. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Industrial Production MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Japan Industrial Production MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-14 04:30 AM
Industrial Production MoM Final
May 0.1% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
2026-07-30 11:50 PM
Industrial Production MoM Prel
Jun 1.3% 0.1% 0.7% 0.4%
2026-08-17 04:30 AM
Industrial Production MoM Final
Jun 0.1% 1.3%


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Mining Production -7.20 -7.10 percent Jun 2026
Tertiary Industry Index MoM 107.30 106.10 points May 2026


Japan Industrial Production MoM
In Japan, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.30 0.10 6.80 -16.50 1953 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Japan Industrial Output Growth at Five-Month High
Japan’s industrial production rose 1.3% month-over-month in June 2026, picking up from a 0.1% increase in the previous month and beating market expectations of 0.7%, preliminary data showed. It marked the third consecutive monthly increase and the strongest growth since January, suggesting manufacturing activity continued to recover as supply chain disruptions and energy cost pressures linked to prolonged Middle East tensions eased. Output rebounded sharply for production machinery (7.6% vs -3.5% in May), electrical machinery and information and communication electronics equipment (5.8% vs -5.1%), and general-purpose and business-oriented machinery (4.7% vs -6.0%). Meanwhile, production declined for electronic parts and devices (-6.3% vs 1.2%) and iron, steel, and non-ferrous metals (-0.4% vs 0.3%). On an annual basis, industrial output grew by 4.2%, reversing a 2.1% decline in May and marking the strongest rise in nearly four years.
2026-07-30
Japan Industrial Output Growth Revised Sharply Lower
Japan’s industrial production edged up 0.1% month-over-month in May 2026, easing from April’s 0.5% increase and falling short of the preliminary estimate, which had pointed to a similar gain. While output expanded for a second consecutive month, the softer reading highlighted persistent risks to supply chains and energy costs from prolonged Middle East tensions. Output grew for transport equipment, excluding motor vehicles (2.8% vs -1.8% in April), inorganic and organic chemicals (4.6% vs -1.8%), and petroleum and coal products (9.1% vs -3.4%). In contrast, production fell for general-purpose and business-oriented machinery (-6.0% vs 4.4%), electrical machinery, and information and communication electronics equipment (-5.1% vs 2.7%), and production machinery (-3.5% vs 0.4%). On an annual basis, industrial output declined 2.1%, reversing a 2.0% rise in April and marking the first drop in six months.
2026-07-14
Japan Industrial Output Rises Less than Expected
Japan’s industrial production rose 0.5% month-over-month in May 2026, matching April’s pace but falling short of market estimates of a 1.1% increase, preliminary data showed, as Middle East tensions continued to pose risks to supply chains and energy costs. Still, it marked the second straight month of expansion. Output grew for transport equipment, excluding motor vehicles (4.6% vs -1.8% in April), inorganic and organic chemicals (3.7% vs -1.8%), and petroleum and coal products (9.1% vs -3.4%). In contrast, production fell for general-purpose and business-oriented machinery (-6.2% vs 4.4%), electrical machinery, and information and communication electronics equipment (-5.1% vs 2.7%), and production machinery (-3.6% vs 0.4%). On an annual basis, industrial output declined 1.7%, reversing a 2.0% rise in April and marking the first drop in six months.
2026-06-29