Changes in the Environment Surrounding Japan's Exports: An Approach Focusing on Global Trade Volume and Export Share

Yoshiyuki Kurachi, Masatoshi Ando and Kanako Shoji
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Masatoshi Ando: Bank of Japan
Kanako Shoji: Bank of Japan

No 15-E-5, Bank of Japan Review Series from Bank of Japan

Abstract: Japan's exports have lacked momentum since the Lehman shock. In this paper, we examine export trends for the period by breaking them down into "global trade volume" and "Japan's share." This analysis finds: (1) in addition to sluggish growth for global trading activities, (2) there has been a secular decline in competitiveness in IT-related fields, (3) global fixed investment demand has been weak, and (4) overseas production has accelerated, accompanied by increases in local procurement, particularly in the automobile sector. These factors including structural ones have interacted with each other and depressed exports with other changes. It should be noted, however, that at the current point in time global trade volume is enjoying moderate growth, and the environment surrounding Japan's exports is gradually improving, specifically, (1) global demand for capital goods has turned upwards, particularly in the United States, and (2) the depreciation of the yen that began at the end of 2012 has improved price competitiveness in various fields including IT-related sectors. In this situation, Japan's exports are picking up.

Date: 2015-04-28
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