Developments in Real Exports and Real Imports

The Bank of Japan's Research and Statistics Department releases data on real exports and real imports on a regular basis. Starting from April 2026, these data points will be published at 4:00 p.m., one business day following the Ministry of Finance's provisional Trade Statistics release. However, it is important to note that these figures may be subject to retroactive revisions due to various factors, including revisions to the statistics used for calculation, changes in base years, annual revisions, and potential alterations to the compilation method aimed at economic assessment by the Bank of Japan.

The compilation methodology itself can also be subject to change. The charts and data provided by the Bank of Japan are for informational purposes only and are subject to unscheduled changes, revisions, and terminations. Users interested in reproducing or copying this content for commercial purposes must seek permission from the Bank of Japan's Research and Statistics Department, and should credit the source when using any part of the charts or data.