Developments in Real Exports and Real Imports : 日本銀行 Bank of Japan

The Bank of Japan’s Research and Statistics Department will publish real exports and imports data, excluding price fluctuations, to align with real GDP assessments. This approach provides a clearer view of trade trends by removing distortions caused by inflation or deflation. The data will be released regularly on the Bank’s website, offering a consistent reference for economic analysis. The initiative aims to support more accurate monitoring of Japan’s trade performance over time.

Starting in April 2026, the data will be released at 4:00 p.m. on the business day following the Ministry of Finance’s provisional Trade Statistics release. This timing ensures alignment with official trade data while maintaining a one-day lag for processing. The schedule may be adjusted if necessary, reflecting the Bank of Japan’s commitment to timely yet reliable data dissemination.

The real exports data will include breakdowns by region and goods, enabling deeper analysis of trade patterns across different markets and sectors. This granularity allows policymakers and analysts to identify shifts in demand or supply chains more precisely. The Bank of Japan emphasizes the importance of these breakdowns for assessing economic conditions and informing policy decisions.

The Bank of Japan notes that the data may be subject to retroactive revisions due to changes in base years, methodological updates, or revisions to underlying statistics. Users are advised to consult the compilation methodology and related research papers for transparency. The Bank also reserves the right to modify or terminate data releases without prior notice, underscoring the provisional nature of the information.