Feature of Fukuoka

A Huge, Dynamic Market

At the very heart of Asia

GDP in East Asia and Southeast Asia (US$)

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

Source: National Accounts Main Aggregates Database, UN
Source: Prefectural Economic Accounts, Economic and Social Research Institute. As of 2018

Fukuoka Exports (2016)

The total value of goods exported from Fukuoka: ¥4.5 trillion

Country•RegionValue (¥M)Share (%)
1China922,07920.4
2USA679,01215.1
3South Korea639,06814.2
4Taiwan296,3126.6
5Hong Kong244,0735.4
Others1,728,79538.3
Total4,509,339100
Fukuoka Imports (2016)

The total value of goods imported into Fukuoka: ¥2.39 trillion

Country•RegionValue (¥M)Share (%)
1China789,96433.0
2Taiwan238,20110.0
3South Korea207,0098.7
4Thai132,6165.5
5USA129,0355.4
Others894,03637.4
Total2,390,861100

Source: Trade Statistics, Moji Customs and Nagasaki Customs

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