Imports of goods and services in Japan
Japan: Imports of goods and services was 96.91 trillion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Japan, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Japan stood at 96.91 trillion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Japan peaked at 96.91 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 12.60 trillion constant LCU, in 1970.
Japan ranks 9th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Japan, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 12.60 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 13.48 trillion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 1972 | 14.90 trillion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 1973 | 18.53 trillion constant LCU | +24.3% |
| 1974 | 19.30 trillion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 17.31 trillion constant LCU | -10.3% |
| 1976 | 18.47 trillion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 19.23 trillion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 20.55 trillion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 23.21 trillion constant LCU | +12.9% |
| 1980 | 21.41 trillion constant LCU | -7.8% |
| 1981 | 21.93 trillion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 21.80 trillion constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 21.10 trillion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 23.34 trillion constant LCU | +10.6% |
| 1985 | 22.73 trillion constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 23.70 trillion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 25.92 trillion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 30.85 trillion constant LCU | +19.0% |
| 1989 | 36.34 trillion constant LCU | +17.8% |
| 1990 | 39.31 trillion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1991 | 38.86 trillion constant LCU | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 38.60 trillion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 38.13 trillion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 1994 | 41.29 trillion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 46.65 trillion constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 52.25 trillion constant LCU | +12.0% |
| 1997 | 52.55 trillion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 49.01 trillion constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 50.81 trillion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 55.62 trillion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 56.26 trillion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 56.71 trillion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 58.65 trillion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 63.63 trillion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 67.40 trillion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 70.57 trillion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 72.17 trillion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 72.68 trillion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 61.38 trillion constant LCU | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 68.30 trillion constant LCU | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 72.20 trillion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 76.16 trillion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 78.59 trillion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 84.99 trillion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 85.39 trillion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 84.46 trillion constant LCU | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 87.21 trillion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 90.54 trillion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 91.55 trillion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 85.28 trillion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 2021 | 89.31 trillion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 96.45 trillion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 96.06 trillion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 96.91 trillion constant LCU | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.76 trillion constant LCU | 12.60 trillion constant LCU | 23.21 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.91 trillion constant LCU | 21.10 trillion constant LCU | 36.34 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 44.75 trillion constant LCU | 38.13 trillion constant LCU | 52.55 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 63.51 trillion constant LCU | 55.62 trillion constant LCU | 72.68 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 81.94 trillion constant LCU | 68.30 trillion constant LCU | 91.55 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 92.80 trillion constant LCU | 85.28 trillion constant LCU | 96.91 trillion constant LCU | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Japan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.03 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.4463 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -0.821 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2964 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 10,017 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate -3.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2287 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 7,730 current US$ per person (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 34.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Japan?
- Imports of goods and services in Japan was 96.91 trillion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 96.91 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.60 trillion constant LCU in 1970.
- How does Japan rank for imports of goods and services?
- Japan ranks 9th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.0%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.