Data Search Guide
Learn how to search trade statistics data in detail. Specify HS codes, countries/regions, and periods to quickly find the data you need.
Specify a Period
In the "Period" section on the left side of the search screen, specify the year and month for which you want to retrieve data.
- Start date: Start of the data retrieval period
- End date: End of the data retrieval period
Example: To retrieve data from January 2024 to December 2024, set start to "January 2024" and end to "December 2024".
Specify Countries/Regions
In the "Countries/Regions" section, you can filter trade data for specific countries or regions.
- Enter a country name or country code in the search box
- Select the desired country from the suggestions
- You can select multiple countries
If no selection is made, data for all countries/regions will be included.
Specify HS Codes
Use HS codes (tariff classification codes) to search for trade data of specific product categories.
- Open the HS code picker
- Browse the hierarchy to find the target category, or search
- Select with checkboxes
HS Code Hierarchy
| Digits | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 2-digit | Major category (Section) | 87 - Vehicles, aircraft, vessels, etc. |
| 4-digit | Mid category (Heading) | 8703 - Passenger vehicles, etc. |
| 6-digit | Sub category (Subheading) | 870322 - Engine capacity 1,000-3,000cc |
| 9-digit | Japan-specific classification | 870322100 - Gasoline vehicles |
The more digits you specify, the more specific the product filtering.
Filter by Export/Import
In the "Export/Import" section, you can select export only, import only, or both.
- Export: Export data from Japan to overseas
- Import: Import data from overseas to Japan
Understanding Search Results
After executing a search, results are displayed on the right side of the screen.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Year/Month | Target month of statistical data |
| HS Code | Tariff classification code of the product |
| Country | Trading partner country |
| Product Name | Product name (based on statistical nomenclature) |
| Quantity | Trade quantity (unit varies by product) |
| Amount | Trade amount (JPY) |
Tips
- • Search conditions can be saved for later reuse
- • Search results are displayed up to 50 items at a time
- • Pro plan allows full data export