September trade deficit about ¥536.5 billion; October 21 release shows exports and imports rising
Reference month: September 2026; publication: October 21. Uses the customs summary’s preliminary, non-seasonally-adjusted figures in units of ¥100 million.
IllustrationJapan’s September preliminary trade figures, published October 21, show a deficit of about ¥536.5 billion. The customs summary lists exports of ¥10.9723 trillion and imports of ¥11.5088 trillion, both above a year earlier.
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Reference month: September 2026; publication: October 21. Uses the customs summary’s preliminary, non-seasonally-adjusted figures in units of ¥100 million.
Exports ¥10.9723 trillion, imports ¥11.5088 trillion
The customs summary gives September exports of ¥10.9723 trillion, up 16.7% year on year, and imports of ¥11.5088 trillion, up 18.9%. Imports exceeded exports, leaving a deficit of about ¥536.5 billion. Figures follow the summary’s ¥100-million units.
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Although published October 21, these figures describe September trade. Preliminary statistics may later be revised. Seasonally adjusted series and balance-of-payments statistics can differ, so comparisons should use consistent statistics and units.
Sources & further reading
Our own summary based on the public information below.
- 財務省貿易統計：9月の輸出入額と差引額の公表概要 ↗Source publication date: 2026-10-21
- 財務省：9月分・年度上半期分速報の公表案内 ↗Source publication date: 2026-10-21
- ロイター（ニューズウィーク日本版掲載）：9月貿易収支の速報 ↗Source publication date: 2026-10-21
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