Merchandise Imports in Japan
Merchandise imports to Japan were worth USD 874 billion in 2022, compared to USD 784 billion ten years earlier, and averaged USD 707 billion over the last decade. For more imports information, visit our dedicated page.
Japan Merchandise Imports Chart
Note: This chart displays Imports (USD billion) for Japan from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Japan Merchandise Imports Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Imports (USD bn) | 698 | 604 | 733 | 872 | 759 |
| Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) | -3.4 | -13.4 | 21.4 | 19.0 | -13.0 |
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