Japan’s industrial production increased by 2.2% month-over-month in September 2026, reversing a 2.4% decline in the previous month and surpassing market estimates of 1.3%, preliminary data showed. It was the fastest growth since January, reflecting higher output across key manufacturing sectors as export demand recovered. Industries that mainly contributed to the upturn were motor vehicles (5.5% vs -6.8% in August), production machinery (3.4% vs 5.9%), and general-purpose and business-oriented machinery (4.8% vs -6.3%). In contrast, output contracted for iron, steel and non-ferrous metals (-1.6% vs -1.4%), ceramics, stone and clay products (-1.9% vs -2.4%), and chemicals excluding inorganic, organic chemicals, and medicine (-1.0% vs -0.3%). On an annual basis, production rose 1.9%, down from 2.7% in August, marking the softest growth in four months. source: Ministry of Economy Trade & Industry (METI)

Industrial Production in Japan increased 2.20 percent in September 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 November of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-10-15 04:30 AM
Industrial Production MoM Final
Aug -2.4% -0.2% -1.7% -1.7%
2026-10-29 11:50 PM
Industrial Production MoM Prel
Sep 2.2% -2.4% 1.3% 1.1%
2026-11-16 04:30 AM
Industrial Production MoM Final
Sep -2.4% 2.2% 2.2%


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Mining Production -5.20 -2.60 percent Aug 2026
Tertiary Industry Index MoM 106.80 106.90 points Aug 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
2.20 -2.40 6.80 -16.50 1953 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Japan Industrial Output Rebounds More than Expected
Japan’s industrial production increased by 2.2% month-over-month in September 2026, reversing a 2.4% decline in the previous month and surpassing market estimates of 1.3%, preliminary data showed. It was the fastest growth since January, reflecting higher output across key manufacturing sectors as export demand recovered. Industries that mainly contributed to the upturn were motor vehicles (5.5% vs -6.8% in August), production machinery (3.4% vs 5.9%), and general-purpose and business-oriented machinery (4.8% vs -6.3%). In contrast, output contracted for iron, steel and non-ferrous metals (-1.6% vs -1.4%), ceramics, stone and clay products (-1.9% vs -2.4%), and chemicals excluding inorganic, organic chemicals, and medicine (-1.0% vs -0.3%). On an annual basis, production rose 1.9%, down from 2.7% in August, marking the softest growth in four months.
2026-10-29
Japan Industrial Output Falls More than Initially Anticipated
Japan’s industrial production dropped 2.4% month-over-month in August 2026, steeper than flash data of a 1.7% decline and July's 0.2% fall. It was the second straight month of monthly contraction and the steepest pace since January, reflecting weaker output across key manufacturing sectors amid weak export demand. Output contracted for motor vehicles (-6.8% vs 0.8% in July), general-purpose and business-oriented machinery (-6.3% vs 1.9%), and petroleum and coal products (-13.3% vs 8.6%). In contrast, production rose for production machinery (5.9% vs 5.1%), and transport equipment excluding motor vehicles (2.5% vs -4.0%). On an annual basis, industrial output increased 2.7%, down from 3.9% in July, marking a third consecutive month of growth.
2026-10-15
Japan Industrial Output Unexpectedly Falls
Japan’s industrial production fell 1.7% month-over-month in August 2026, deepening from a 0.2% drop the prior month and missing market forecasts of a 1.7% rise, preliminary data showed. It was the second straight month of monthly contraction and the steepest pace since February, reflecting weaker output across key manufacturing sectors amid softer export demand. Output shrank for motor vehicles (-6.8% vs 0.8% in July), general-purpose and business-oriented machinery (-6.0% vs 1.9%), and petroleum and coal products (-13.3% vs 8.6%). In contrast, production grew for production machinery (6.1% vs 5.1%), transport equipment excluding motor vehicles ( 2.9% vs -4.0%), and chemicals excluding inorganic, organic chemicals, and medicine (0.7% vs 0.2%). On an annual basis, industrial output rose 3.4%, down from 3.9% in July, marking a third consecutive month of growth.
2026-09-29