Japon Compte Courant

Japan posted a current account surplus of JPY 2,258 billion in April 2025, up from JPY 2,188 billion a year earlier, but below market forecasts of JPY 2,560 billion. The goods account deficit narrowed significantly to JPY 32.8 billion from JPY 635.5 billion, as imports totaled JPY 8,801.9 billion and exports reached JPY 8,769.1 billion. However, the services account deficit widened slightly to JPY 768.1 billion from JPY 732.9 billion. Elsewhere, the primary income surplus decreased to JPY 3,589.9 billion from JPY 3,970.1 billion, while the secondary income deficit expanded to JPY 531.1 billion from JPY 413.9 billion.