AI Data Insight
Japan's total imports in September 2026 (Q3 2026) reached 11.51 trillion yen, further climbing from the previous month's 11.15 trillion yen and setting a historical record high for the month of September. Rising crude oil procurement costs driven by geopolitical risks in the Middle East, coupled with the impact of yen volatility, have become the core keys driving up imported inflation and the overall import value.