Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Japan
Japan: Exports of goods and services (current LCU) was 139.40 trillion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Japan, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services in Japan is 139.40 trillion current LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 54.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Japan peaked at 139.40 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 7.93 trillion current LCU, in 1970.
That places Japan 10th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Japan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7.93 trillion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 9.46 trillion current LCU | +19.3% |
| 1972 | 9.78 trillion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 1973 | 11.30 trillion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 1974 | 18.27 trillion current LCU | +61.7% |
| 1975 | 18.99 trillion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 1976 | 22.59 trillion current LCU | +19.0% |
| 1977 | 24.32 trillion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 1978 | 22.74 trillion current LCU | -6.5% |
| 1979 | 25.64 trillion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 1980 | 32.90 trillion current LCU | +28.3% |
| 1981 | 37.96 trillion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 1982 | 39.34 trillion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 39.27 trillion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 45.07 trillion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 1985 | 46.36 trillion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 38.23 trillion current LCU | -17.5% |
| 1987 | 36.41 trillion current LCU | -4.8% |
| 1988 | 37.69 trillion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 42.62 trillion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 1990 | 46.36 trillion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1991 | 47.26 trillion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 47.99 trillion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 44.97 trillion current LCU | -6.3% |
| 1994 | 45.16 trillion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 45.99 trillion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 49.89 trillion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 56.44 trillion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 1998 | 55.66 trillion current LCU | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 51.78 trillion current LCU | -7.0% |
| 2000 | 56.02 trillion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 2001 | 53.57 trillion current LCU | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 56.93 trillion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 60.08 trillion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 67.69 trillion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 2005 | 73.56 trillion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 83.78 trillion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 2007 | 93.23 trillion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 90.96 trillion current LCU | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 61.46 trillion current LCU | -32.4% |
| 2010 | 75.41 trillion current LCU | +22.7% |
| 2011 | 73.49 trillion current LCU | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 72.14 trillion current LCU | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 80.29 trillion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 2014 | 90.37 trillion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 93.81 trillion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 87.41 trillion current LCU | -6.8% |
| 2017 | 97.29 trillion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 2018 | 101.94 trillion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 97.43 trillion current LCU | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 83.82 trillion current LCU | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 100.16 trillion current LCU | +19.5% |
| 2022 | 120.77 trillion current LCU | +20.6% |
| 2023 | 129.73 trillion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 2024 | 139.40 trillion current LCU | +7.5% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 139.40 trillion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 136.72 billion current LCU, 1019.6× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Japan's 139.40 trillion current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 108.51 billion current LCU, 1284.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.10 trillion current LCU | 7.93 trillion current LCU | 25.64 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 39.58 trillion current LCU | 32.90 trillion current LCU | 46.36 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.15 trillion current LCU | 44.97 trillion current LCU | 56.44 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 69.73 trillion current LCU | 53.57 trillion current LCU | 93.23 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 86.96 trillion current LCU | 72.14 trillion current LCU | 101.94 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 114.78 trillion current LCU | 83.82 trillion current LCU | 139.40 trillion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Japan?
- Exports of goods and services in Japan was 139.40 trillion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 139.40 trillion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.93 trillion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Japan rank for exports of goods and services?
- Japan ranks 10th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.