Japan's current account surplus grows 10 pct in November 2025

Summary

Japan's current account surplus in November 2025 grew 10 percent year-on-year to 3.67 trillion yen, boosted by a larger goods trade surplus and increased income from overseas investments.

Key Points
  • Japan's current account surplus in November 2025 rose 10 percent to 3.67 trillion yen.
  • The goods trade surplus expanded with exports up 5.1 percent to 9.39 trillion yen and imports down 0.5 percent to 8.77 trillion yen.
  • Primary income including dividends and interest from overseas investments increased by 0.2 percent to 3.38 trillion yen.
  • The current account balance is an important indicator of Japan's international trade performance.
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