Key facts
- Japan's chip-related exports increased 41% in value terms in April-September.
- Export prices for DRAM and NAND memory chips have surged approximately fivefold.
- Strong demand from AI data centers is a key driver.
Japan's exports of chip-related products saw a significant 41% increase in value during the April-September period. This surge was primarily fueled by robust demand from AI data centers, which drove up export prices for DRAM and NAND memory chips by approximately fivefold. The strong performance in the semiconductor sector helped to mitigate the impact of a trade deficit widened by high crude oil prices.