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Trade Balance
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https://fxmacrodata.com/api-data-docs/jpy/trade_balance
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BoJ/Statistics Japan
Last Updated
2016-06-30

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Trade Balance (JPY)

The difference between the value of a country's exports and imports.

Latest reading: 7498.014 JPY bn · Last updated: · Source: BoJ/Statistics Japan

Category: Economy

API Endpoint

/api/v1/announcements/jpy/trade_balance

Use the production OpenAPI schema for the authoritative REST route metadata.

https://fxmacrodata.com/api/openapi.json

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Optional Indicator Availability (JPY)

Optional indicators use per-currency fetcher capability checks and may be temporarily hidden while source coverage is being remediated.

foreign_reserves
Available
cb_assets
Available
inflation_mom
Unavailable Not implemented on this currency fetcher yet.

About Trade Balance (JPY)

Japan's trade balance measures the difference between its exports and imports of goods and services over a given period. A positive balance (surplus) means exports exceed imports; a deficit is the reverse.

Why FX traders watch it

Trade surpluses require foreign buyers to acquire jpy to pay for Japan exports, creating structural demand for the currency. Large and persistent deficits can create sustained downward pressure on the jpy.

How to interpret the data

A widening trade surplus or a narrowing deficit is broadly jpy-positive. A deteriorating trade balance—especially driven by weaker export volumes—may signal slowing global demand and can weigh on the jpy.

Historical Trade Balance (JPY)

Source: BoJ/Statistics Japan  ·  Monthly  ·  JPY bn

Data provided by FXMacroData via the /api/v1/announcements/jpy/trade_balance endpoint. For access, see pricing.

Data Source

Primary Source

BoJ/Statistics Japan

Official Series ID

0000068443

Data Format and Properties

Data Frequency

Monthly

Unit of Measure

JPY bn

JSON Response Structure

The endpoint returns a chronological list of observations in JSON format. 

{
    "currency": "JPY",
    "indicator": "trade_balance",
    "has_official_forecast": false,
    "start_date": "2023-01-01",
    "end_date": "2023-12-31",
    "data": [
        {
            "date": "2024-07-01",
            "val": 4.2,
            "announcement_datetime": 1722456000
        }
    ]
}

Request Parameters & Usage

Parameter Required Format Description
start_date NO YYYY-MM-DD Optional lower bound for the requested history.
end_date NO YYYY-MM-DD Optional upper bound. Defaults to the current date.
api_key CONDITIONAL string Required for non-USD announcement requests. USD announcement requests are public without an API key.

Example Usage

To retrieve Trade Balance data for JPY from 2023: 

GET https://fxmacrodata.com/api/v1/announcements/jpy/trade_balance?start_date=2023-01-01&end_date=2023-12-31&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a trade surplus affect the jpy?
Export revenues generate demand for the domestic currency as foreign buyers convert their currency to pay Japan exporters. Persistent surpluses create structural buying pressure.

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