Japan’s industrial output falls 0.1 pct in December 2025
Summary
Japan's industrial output fell 0.1 percent in December 2025, with shipments declining and inventories rising according to government data. For the year 2025, output rose 0.8 percent, the first increase in four years.
Key Points
- Japan's industrial output in December 2025 fell 0.1 percent from the previous month.
- The seasonally adjusted production index stood at 101.8 based on 2020 as the base year.
- Industrial shipments declined 1.7 percent while inventories increased by 1.0 percent in December 2025.
- For the entire year 2025, industrial output rose 0.8 percent, marking the first yearly increase in four years due to electronic parts production.
- The data was released by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
