Feature of Fukuoka

A Huge, Dynamic Market

At the very heart of Asia

GDP in East Asia and South East Asia (US$)

Although Fukuoka is just a region within Japan, it has a surprisingly high GDP comparable to both Ireland and Czech Republic, with well-established firm ties to the rapidly expanding markets in East Asia.

Fukuoka Exports (2015)

The total value of goods exported from Fukuoka: ¥3.94 trillion

Country•RegionValue (¥M)Share (%)Main Items
1China1,045,24126.5Motor Vehicles, Semiconductors etc., Iron & Steel Products
2USA642,39216.3Motor Vehicles, Rubber Tires & Tubes, Motorcycles, Autocycles
3South Korea 586,71414.9Semiconductors Machinery etc., Plastic Materials, Iron & Steel Products
4Europe 378,1299.6Semiconductors etc., Motor Vehicles
5Taiwan 384,3498.8Semiconductors etc., Motor Vehicles, Iron & Steel Products
Others944,84123.9
Total3,945,666100
Fukuoka Imports (2015)

The total value of goods imported into Fukuoka: ¥2.46 trillion

Country•RegionValue (¥M)Share (%)Main Items
1China948,27738.5Electrical Equipment, Feeding Stuff for Animals
2Taiwan276,02111.2Semiconductors etc., Electrical Equipment
3South Korea223,9409.1Semiconductors etc., Machinery
4USA200,6978.2Feeding Stuff for Animals, Machinery
5Europe158,4306.4Machinery, Feeding Stuff for Animals
Others654,97726.6
Total2,462,342100

Source: Trade Statistics, Moji Customs and Nagasaki Customs

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