Key facts
- Japan's integrated circuit exports to China surged by nearly 48% in 2025.
- Overall bilateral trade between Japan and China increased by 6.2% to $343.3 billion in 2025.
- The trade rebound ended a three-year period of decline.
- Shipments of semiconductor manufacturing equipment from Japan to China decreased.
Japan's integrated circuit exports to China experienced a significant surge of nearly 48% in 2025, playing a key role in driving a rebound in overall bilateral trade. The total trade volume between the two nations rose by 6.2% to $343.3 billion, ending a three-year decline. This recovery highlights the continued interdependence of global electronics and automotive supply chains, even as Japanese companies face increasing competition from Chinese rivals and geopolitical pressures. Notably, this export growth occurred despite a concurrent decline in shipments of semiconductor manufacturing equipment from Japan to China.