OVERVIEW

Japan is an Island located in East Asia known for its cultural richness that fascinates the world, in a unique blend of ancient traditions, like centuries-old temples or tea ceremonies, and modern technologies, such as bullet trains and robotics.

Its capital, Tokyo, is a sensory overload in the best way possible, because in one moment you can either sip matcha in a quiet alley or walk under a sky of neon signs and giant screens; it’s a city that never stops moving!

In 2023, Japan ranked

  • 4th in terms of GDP, currently valued as $4.2T, out of 195 economies in the world;
  • 4th in terms of total exports out of 226 countries;
  • 38th in terms of GDP per capita, valued with current US$, out of 196 economies in the world.

ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY RANKING

EXPORT

In 2025 it was estimated that the principal products that were exported from Japan were

  • Cars – $9.30B;
  • Commodities not elsewhere specified – $5.81B;
  • Integrated Circuits - $3.03B;
  • Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays - $2.60B;
  • Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) - $2.23B.

On the other hand, the commonest destinations for Japan exports were

  • United States - $12.3B;
  • China - $11.0B;
  • Chinese Taipei – $4.8B;
  • South Korea - $3.98B;
  • Hong Kong - $3.48B.

IMPORT

In 2025 the most imported products from other countries to Japan were

  • Crude Petroleum – $6.29B;
  • Petroleum Gas - $3.79B;
  • Telephones - $2.47B;
  • Computers – $1.84B;
  • Integrated Circuits – $1.84B;

These goods are mainly produced by

  • China - $15.7B;
  • United States - $6.87B;
  • Australia – $3.76B;
  • United Arab Emirates - $3.28B;
  • Chinese Taipei – $2.58B.

YEARLY TRADE

During the last five reported years, the exports of Japan have increased by -$34B from $771B in 2018 to $737B in 2023.

The most recent exports are led by

  • Cars - $117B;
  • Integrated Circuits - $38.4B;
  • Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) - $28.8B;
  • Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays - $25.7B;
  • Large Construction Vehicles - $14.8B.

They were exported primarily to

  • United States - $141B;
  • China - $128B;
  • South Korea - $42.7B;
  • Chinese Taipei - $42.1B;
  • Hong Kong - $29.4B.

CONCLUSIONS

Japan stands out for its ability to preserve identity while embracing change.

Whether through art, cuisine, or innovation, it continues to inspire with its balance of elegance and energy.

Source: https://oec.world/en

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