The Bank of Japan's preliminary April 2026 Corporate Goods Price Index shows a sharp monthly increase in domestic producer prices, with the Producer Price Index up 2.3 percent from March and 4.9 percent from a year earlier to 132.8. Export prices on a contract currency basis rose 3.3 percent month on month and 9.6 percent year on year, while import prices rose 4.9 percent on the month and 7.9 percent on the year. The monthly rise in the Producer Price Index was driven mainly by petroleum and coal products, chemicals and related products, and electric power, gas and water, with additional support from nonferrous metals. Export price gains were led by other primary products and manufactured goods, chemicals and related products, and electric and electronic products. Import prices were pushed up chiefly by petroleum, coal and natural gas, while metals and related products partly offset the increase. On a yen basis, export prices rose 4.0 percent month on month and import prices 5.6 percent. The next monthly report is scheduled for June 10, 2026.
Bank of Japan2026-05-15
Bank of Japan reports preliminary April producer prices up 2.3 percent month on month as export and import prices rise 3.3 percent and 4.9 percent
The Bank of Japan’s preliminary April 2026 Corporate Goods Price Index shows the Producer Price Index rising 2.3 percent month on month and 4.9 percent year on year to 132.8, driven mainly by petroleum and coal products, chemicals, and electric power, gas and water. Export prices increased 3.3 percent month on month and 9.6 percent year on year on a contract currency basis, while import prices rose 4.9 percent and 7.9 percent respectively, with petroleum, coal and natural gas the main contributors.