The Bank of Japan published preliminary February 2026 Corporate Goods Price Index data, showing the Producer Price Index fell 0.1% from the previous month, while the Export Price Index and Import Price Index on a contract currency basis rose 1.5% and 0.9% respectively. The monthly fall in producer prices was driven by electric power, gas and water (contribution: -0.36), partly offset by petroleum and coal products (+0.18) and metal products (+0.05). Export price increases were led by electric and electronic products (+1.01) and metals and related products (+0.43), while import price gains were driven mainly by metals and related products (+0.48) and petroleum, coal and natural gas (+0.18). The next monthly report is scheduled for release on 10 April 2026.
Bank of Japan 2026-03-11
Bank of Japan reports February producer prices down 0.1% as export and import prices rise on contract currency basis
The Bank of Japan's preliminary February 2026 data for the Corporate Goods Price Index shows a 0.1% decline in the Producer Price Index, while Export and Import Price Indexes rose by 1.5% and 0.9%. The decrease in producer prices was due to lower costs in electric power, gas, and water, partially offset by increases in petroleum, coal, and metal products. Export price growth was driven by electric, electronic, and metal products, with import prices rising mainly due to metals and energy products.