Japan’s exports posted a sharp acceleration in March 2026, with year-on-year growth reaching 11.7%, according to data updated on 21 April 2026. This marks a significant pickup from February 2026, when exports had grown 4.0% compared with the same month a year earlier.
The figures are based on year-over-year comparisons, measuring how exports in a given month changed relative to the same month in the previous year. The “previous” indicator reflects February’s 4.0% rise versus February a year earlier, while the “actual” March reading shows an 11.7% increase against March a year earlier. The latest data point to a pronounced strengthening in Japan’s export performance as the first quarter of 2026 drew to a close.
