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Colombia−1.11T JPYdown JPY 466.99 billion from Jul 2026August 2026 · released 29 Sep 2026
−3111.4%over 10 years
Key data points
- Last release
- 29 Sep 2026
- Observation period
- August 2026
- Next release
- 20 Oct 2026, 23:50 UTC
- Previous
- −644.92B JPY Jul 2026
- Highest
- 1.11T JPY Feb 2020
- Lowest
- −3.54T JPY Jan 2023
- A year ago
- −294.09B JPY
- Data since
- 2007
Indicator info
- Category
- Trade
- Source
- Statistics Bureau of Japan, Cabinet Office of Japan, Japan Customs
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Units
- JPY
Exports minus imports of goods. A negative value is a trade deficit.
Related indicators
Reports
Released 29 Sep 2026−1.11T JPYAugust 2026
In 11 days
Next release, 23:50 UTC20 Oct 2026September 2026
History
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | −1.11T JPY | −466.99B |
| July 2026 | −644.92B JPY | −232.66B |
| June 2026 | −412.26B JPY | −17.15B |
| May 2026 | −395.11B JPY | −677.43B |
| April 2026 | 282.33B JPY | −348.91B |
| March 2026 | 631.23B JPY | +594.67B |
| February 2026 | 36.57B JPY | +1.20T |
| January 2026 | −1.17T JPY | −1.26T |
| December 2025 | 94.75B JPY | −211.24B |
| November 2025 | 305.99B JPY | +548.90B |
| October 2025 | −242.91B JPY | +34.79B |
| September 2025 | −277.70B JPY | +16.39B |
| August 2025 | −294.09B JPY |
Common questions
What is the trade balance in Japan now?
The trade balance in Japan was −JPY 1.11 trillion in August 2026, down JPY 466.99 billion from Jul 2026. The figure was released on 29 Sep 2026.
When is the next trade balance release for Japan?
The next release is scheduled for 20 Oct 2026, 23:50 UTC, covering September 2026.
What are the highest and lowest values of the trade balance in Japan?
In data since 2007, the highest was JPY 1.11 trillion in Feb 2020 and the lowest was −JPY 3.54 trillion in Jan 2023.
Where does this data come from?
Published by Statistics Bureau of Japan, Cabinet Office of Japan, Japan Customs, and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.