Japan’s industrial production rose 4.3% month-over-month in January 2026, topping flash data of a 2.2% gain and notably accelerating from an upwardly revised 0.6% increase in the previous month. It was the fastest growth since at least June 2022, as manufacturers resumed production following year-end maintenance. Industries that mainly contributed to the increase were motor vehicles (8.1% vs 0.4% in December), plastic products (6.0% vs 0.1%), chemicals, excluding inorganic, organic chemicals, and medicine (3.6% vs -0.7%). On an annual basis, production grew 0.7%, following a 0.9% gain in December. source: Ministry of Economy Trade & Industry (METI)

Industrial Production in Japan increased 4.30 percent in January 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 March of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-26 11:50 PM
Industrial Production MoM Prel
Jan 2.2% -0.1% 5.3% 4.3%
2026-03-19 04:30 AM
Industrial Production MoM Final
Jan 4.3% 0.6% 2.2% 2.2%
2026-03-30 11:50 PM
Industrial Production MoM Prel
Feb 4.3% -2.0%


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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
4.30 0.60 6.80 -16.50 1953 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Japan Industrial Output Growth Revised Sharply Higher
Japan’s industrial production rose 4.3% month-over-month in January 2026, topping flash data of a 2.2% gain and notably accelerating from an upwardly revised 0.6% increase in the previous month. It was the fastest growth since at least June 2022, as manufacturers resumed production following year-end maintenance. Industries that mainly contributed to the increase were motor vehicles (8.1% vs 0.4% in December), plastic products (6.0% vs 0.1%), chemicals, excluding inorganic, organic chemicals, and medicine (3.6% vs -0.7%). On an annual basis, production grew 0.7%, following a 0.9% gain in December.
2026-03-19
Japan Industrial Output Rises Less than Expected
Japan’s industrial production rose 2.2% month-over-month in January 2026, reversing a 0.1% drop in the previous month but missing market estimates of a 5.3% growth, flash data showed. It was the first monthly increase since last October, as manufacturers resumed production following year-end maintenance. Industries that mainly contributed to the increase were motor vehicles (9.1% vs 1.4% in December), plastic products (8.1% vs flat reading), chemicals, excluding inorganic, organic chemicals, and medicine (7.4% vs -3.0%). On an annual basis, production expanded 2.3%, slowing from a 2.6% gain in December and marking the second straight month of increase.
2026-02-27
Japan Industrial Output Extends Drop
Japan’s industrial production edged down 0.1% month-over-month in December 2025, in line with flash data. The latest result followed a 2.7% decline in the previous month, marking the second straight month of decrease in industrial output that likely reflecting year-end production adjustments. Industries that mainly contributed to the fall were production machinery (-1.5% vs 5.1% in November), chemicals, excluding inorganic, organic chemicals, and medicine (-3.4% vs 0.2%), and pulp, paper and paper products (-3.1% vs -1.5%). In contrast, output grew for general-purpose and business-oriented machinery (7.3% vs -0.3%), electrical machinery, and information and communication electronics equipment (2.7% vs -10.1%), and motor vehicles (1.4% vs -6.7%). On an annual basis, production expanded 2.6%, reversing a 2.2% fall in November and marking the strongest pace in three months.
2026-02-16