On September 17, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Finance released the year-on-year data for October goods imports. The actual figure, forecast, and previous value were not provided.Definition: The goods trade balance refers to the difference between a country’s total export value and total import value of goods over a given period. When exports exceed imports, this is termed a “surplus,” “positive balance,” or “favorable balance”; conversely, when imports exceed exports, it is referred to as a “deficit,” “negative balance,” or “unfavorable balance.”This indicator is rated as moderately important (level 2). The statistic tracks Japan’s monthly goods import year-on-year rate and is released on a monthly basis. The next release date has not been provided.
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