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Features of Japan's Trade
Japan is the world's third largest economy and fourth largest "trading power" after China, the US and Germany. Trade is affected by domestic and international economic trends and changes in industry structure. Japan's trade structure has undergone various changes over the years and continues to evolve. In the 21st century, Japan has entered an era of economic globalization, which has given rise to new industries such as biotechnology and new energy sources such as solar power generation.
The industrial and business environment is changing at a dizzying pace, and the total value of Japan's imports and exports has exceeded 100 trillion yen. By way of comparison, the total value of Japan's trade in 2021 will be approximately 168 trillion yen.
Japan's Major Imports and Exports
Japan's main exports are automobiles, semiconductors and other electronic components, iron and steel, automobile parts, and semiconductors and other manufacturing equipment.
Major imports include crude oil and petroleum products, LNG, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and other electronic components, communications equipment, and clothing and accessories. Most crude oil is imported from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other Middle Eastern countries. LNG is imported mainly from Australia, Malaysia, the US, Qatar and other countries. Many foods are imported. Wheat, corn and soybeans, which have a low food self-sufficiency rate, are mainly imported from the US, Brazil, Canada, Australia and other countries. Non-ferrous metal ores, i.e. materials such as aluminium, copper and lead, are imported from Chile, Australia, Indonesia, Peru, Canada and other countries.
Most clothing is imported from China, Vietnam and other Asian countries.