Japan High-Tech Exports
17.6%▲ +0.45 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Japan’s high-technology exports accounted for 17.55% of manufactured exports in 2024, up from 17.10% in 2023. The share remained below the all-time high of 20.45% recorded in 2009, while staying above the all-time low of 17.03% seen in 2019. The annual series begins in 2007.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.6% | 17.1% | 20.4%Dec 2009 | 17.0%Dec 2019 | 2007 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Goods Exports | 7.6% | 7.7% | 22.2% | 7.5% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| R&D Expenditure | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.6% | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
High-Tech Exports in Japan averaged 18.2% from 2007 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 20.4% in Dec 2009 and a record low of 17.0% in Dec 2019. The series is reported yearly with history from 2007.
High-technology exports measure the value of manufactured goods with high research and development intensity, expressed as a percentage of total manufactured exports. The indicator is reported annually for Japan, with the series spanning from 2007 onward. The unit is percent of manufactured exports, providing a measure of the technological composition of the country’s export structure.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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