Japan JPY

Japan Imports YoY

Impact:
Low

Latest Release:

Date:
Surprise:
-1.2%
Actual:
1.3%
Forecast: 2.5%
Previous/Revision:
0.7%
Period: Nov

Next Release:

Date:
Period: Dec
What Does It Measure?
Japan Imports YoY measures the year-over-year percentage change in the value of goods imported into Japan. It primarily focuses on assessing trade dynamics, international demand for Japanese imports, and its implications for the overall economy, including consumption patterns and inflation.
Frequency
This data is released on a monthly basis, typically published within the first ten days of the following month as preliminary estimates, which can later be revised.
Why Do Traders Care?
Traders monitor Japan Imports YoY closely as it reflects consumer demand and economic health; a higher-than-expected increase can be bullish for the Japanese yen and Japanese equities, while disappointing results may negatively impact them. This indicator is also crucial for gauging inflationary pressures, which can influence monetary policy decisions.
What Is It Derived From?
Japan Imports YoY is derived from customs data collected by the Ministry of Finance, which compiles records of all goods entering the country. The data is based on the total value of imports reported across various categories, ensuring a comprehensive view of trade flows and consumption trends.
Description
Preliminary reports of Japan Imports YoY are based on early estimates of import values, while final figures provide a more accurate depiction based on complete data. This event utilizes a Year-over-Year (YoY) approach, comparing current data with the same period in the previous year to account for seasonality and long-term trends, making it particularly valuable for understanding structural economic changes.
Additional Notes
Japan Imports YoY serves as a coincident economic measure, often reflecting broader economic conditions and trends in international trade. It can also be compared to exports data to analyze trade balances, contributing to a broader understanding of Japan's economic position globally.
Bullish or Bearish for Currency and Stocks
Higher than expected: Bullish for JPY, Bullish for Japanese Stocks.

Legend

High Potential Impact
This event has a strong potential to move markets significantly. If the 'Actual' value differs enough from the forecast or if the 'Previous' value is significantly revised, it signals new information that markets may rapidly adjust to.

Medium Potential Impact
This event may cause moderate market movement, especially if the 'Actual' deviates from the forecast or there's a notable revision to the 'Previous' value.

Low Potential Impact
This event is unlikely to affect market pricing unless there's an unexpected surprise or a major revision to prior data.

Surprise - Currency May Strengthen
Actual deviated from Forecast on a medium or high impact event and historically could strengthen the currency.

Surprise - Currency May Weaken
Actual deviated from Forcast on a medium or high impact event and historically could weaken the currency.

Big Surprise - Currency More Likely To Strengthen
'Actual' deviated from 'Forecast' more than 75% of historical deviations on a medium or high impact event and may likely strengthen the currency.

Big Surprise - Currency More Likely To Weaken
'Actual' deviated from 'Forecast' more than 75% of historical deviations on a medium or high impact event and may likely weaken the currency

Green Number Better than forecast for the currency (or previous revise better)
Red Number Worse than forecast for the currency (or previous revise better)
Hawkish Supports higher interest rates to fight inflation, strengthening the currency but weighing on stocks.
Dovish Favors lower rates to boost growth, weakening the currency but lifting stocks.
Date Time Actual Forecast Previous Surprise
1.3%
2.5%
0.7%
-1.2%
0.7%
-0.7%
3%
1.4%
3.3%
0.6%
-5.2%
2.7%
-5.2%
-4.2%
-7.4%
-1%
-7.5%
-10.4%
0.3%
2.9%
0.2%
-1.6%
-7.7%
1.8%
-7.7%
-6.7%
-2.2%
-1%
-2.2%
-4.5%
1.8%
2.3%
2%
3.1%
-0.7%
-1.1%
-0.7%
0.1%
16.2%
-0.8%
16.7%
9.7%
1.7%
7%
1.8%
2.6%
-3.8%
-0.8%
-3.8%
1%
0.4%
-4.8%
0.4%
-0.3%
1.8%
0.7%
2.1%
3.2%
2.3%
-1.1%
2.3%
13.4%
16.6%
-11.1%
16.6%
14.9%
3.2%
1.7%
3.2%
9.3%
9.5%
-6.1%
9.5%
10.4%
8.3%
-0.9%
8.3%
9%
-5.1%
-0.7%
-4.9%
0.5%
0.5%
2.2%
-9.8%
-1.7%
-9.6%
-8.4%
-6.9%
-1.2%
-6.8%
-5.3%
-11.9%
-1.5%
-11.9%
-8.6%
-12.5%
-3.3%
-12.5%
-12.2%
-16.6%
-0.3%
-16.3%
-12.9%
-17.7%
-3.4%
-17.8%
-19.4%
-13.6%
1.6%
-13.5%
-14.7%
-12.9%
1.2%
-12.9%
-11.3%
-9.8%
-1.6%
-9.9%
-10.3%
-2.3%
0.4%
-2.3%
-0.3%
7.3%
-2%
7.3%
11.4%
8.3%
-4.1%
8.3%
12.2%
17.5%
-3.9%
17.8%
18.4%
20.7%
-0.6%
20.6%
22.4%
30.3%
-1.8%
30.3%
27%
53.5%
3.3%
53.5%
49.7%
45.7%
3.8%
45.9%
45%
49.9%
0.9%
49.9%
46.7%
47.2%
3.2%
47.2%
45.7%
46.1%
1.5%
46.1%
45.7%
48.9%
0.4%
48.9%
43.6%
28.3%
5.3%
28.2%
35%
31.2%
-6.8%
31.2%
28.9%
34.1%
2.3%
34%
28%
39.6%
6%
39.6%
37.1%
41.1%
2.5%
41.1%
42.8%
43.8%
-1.7%
43.8%
40%
26.7%
3.8%
26.7%
31.9%
38.6%
-5.2%
38.6%
34.4%
44.7%
4.2%
44.7%
40%
28.5%
4.7%
28.5%
35.1%
32.7%
-6.6%
32.7%
29%
27.9%
3.7%
27.9%
26.6%
12.8%
1.3%
12.8%
8.8%
5.8%
4%
5.7%
4.7%
11.8%
1%
11.8%
11.9%
-9.5%
-0.1%
-9.5%
-6%
-11.6%
-3.5%
-11.6%
-14%
-11.1%
2.4%
-11.1%
-10.5%
-13.3%
-0.6%
-13.3%
-9%
-17.4%
-4.3%
-17.2%
-21.4%
-20.8%
4.2%
-20.8%
-18%
-22.3%
-2.8%
-22.3%
-22.8%
-14.4%
0.5%
-14.4%
-16.8%
-26.2%
2.4%
-26.2%
-7.1%
-7.2%
-12.9%
-5%
5.7%
-5%
-9.8%
-13.9%
4.8%
-14%
-14.4%
-3.5%
0.4%
-3.6%
-1.3%
-4.9%
-2.3%
-4.9%
-3.4%
-15.7%
-1.5%
-15.7%
-12.7%
-14.8%
-3%
-14.8%
-16%
-1.5%
1.2%
-1.5%
-2.8%
-11.9%
1.3%
-12%
-11.2%
-1.2%
-0.8%
-1.2%
-2.7%
-5.2%
1.5%
-5.2%
-0.4%
-1.5%
-4.8%
-1.5%
0.2%
6.5%
-1.7%
6.4%
4.8%
1.2%
1.6%
1.1%
2.6%
-6.6%
-1.5%
-6.7%
-5.8%
-0.8%
-0.9%
-0.6%
-2.8%
1.9%
2.2%
1.9%
3.7%
12.5%
-1.8%
12.5%
11.5%
19.9%
1%
19.9%
14.5%
7%
5.4%
7%
13.7%
15.3%
-6.7%
15.4%
14.9%
14.6%
0.5%
14.6%
14.4%
2.6%
0.2%
2.5%
5.3%
14%
-2.8%
14%
8.2%
5.9%
5.8%
5.9%
9.6%
-0.6%
-3.7%
-0.6%
5.4%
16.6%
-6%
16.5%
17.1%
7.9%
-0.6%
7.9%
8.3%
14.9%
-0.4%
14.9%
12.3%
17.2%
2.6%
17.2%
18%
18.9%
-0.8%
18.9%
20.2%
12%
-1.3%
12%
15%
15.2%
-3%
15.2%
11.8%
16.3%
3.4%
16.3%
17%
15.5%
-0.7%
15.5%
14.6%
17.8%
0.9%
17.8%
14.8%
15.1%
3%
15.1%
14.8%
15.8%
0.3%
15.8%
10.4%
1.2%
5.4%
1.2%
0.6%
8.5%
0.6%
8.5%
4.7%
-2.6%
3.8%
-2.6%
-0.8%
-8.8%
-1.8%
-8.8%
-12.6%
-16.5%
3.8%
-16.5%
-16.3%
-16.3%
-0.2%
-16.3%
-16.6%
-17.3%
0.3%
-17.3%
-17.8%
-24.7%
0.5%
-24.7%
-20.6%
-18.8%
-4.1%
-18.8%
-19.7%
-13.8%
0.9%
-13.8%
-13.8%
-23.3%
-23.3%
-19%
-14.9%
-4.3%
-14.9%
-16.2%
-14.2%
1.3%
-14.2%
-15.2%
-18%
1%
-18%
-16%
-18%
-2%
-18%
-16.4%
-10.2%
-1.6%
-10.2%
-8.3%
-13.4%
-1.9%
-13.4%
-8.6%
-11.1%
-4.8%
-11.1%
-11.7%
-3.1%
0.6%
-3.1%
-2.2%
-3.2%
-0.9%
-3.2%
-7.9%
-2.9%
4.7%
-2.9%
-4%
-8.7%
1.1%
-8.7%
-7.5%
-4.2%
-1.2%
-4.2%
-1.5%
-14.5%
-2.7%
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