Japan SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales
Business Condition Judgement: All Industries
Business Condition Judgement: All Industries data was reported at -20.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -20.500 % for Sep 2025. Business Condition Judgement: All Industries data is updated quarterly, averaging -54.800 % from Jun 1994 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 127 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -19.000 % in Jun 2023 and a record low of -68.100 % in Jun 2020. Business Condition Judgement: All Industries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -20.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 1994 - Dec 2025 |
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Business Condition Judgement: Construction Industry
Business Condition Judgement: Construction Industry data was reported at -6.100 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -9.200 % for Sep 2025. Business Condition Judgement: Construction Industry data is updated quarterly, averaging -50.200 % from Jun 1994 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 127 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.400 % in Mar 2014 and a record low of -60.600 % in Mar 2009. Business Condition Judgement: Construction Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -6.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 1994 - Dec 2025 |
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Business Condition Judgement: Manufacturing
Business Condition Judgement: Manufacturing data was reported at -23.900 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -25.700 % for Sep 2025. Business Condition Judgement: Manufacturing data is updated quarterly, averaging -54.200 % from Jun 1994 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 127 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -10.400 % in Dec 2017 and a record low of -71.200 % in Jun 2020. Business Condition Judgement: Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -23.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 1994 - Dec 2025 |
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Business Condition Judgement: Non-Manufacturing
Business Condition Judgement: Non-Manufacturing data was reported at -18.700 % in Dec 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of -18.700 % for Sep 2025. Business Condition Judgement: Non-Manufacturing data is updated quarterly, averaging -55.100 % from Jun 1994 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 127 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -18.100 % in Jun 2023 and a record low of -67.100 % in Jun 2020. Business Condition Judgement: Non-Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -18.700 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 1994 - Dec 2025 |
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Business Condition Judgement: Non-Manufacturing (excl. Construction)
Business Condition Judgement: Non-Manufacturing (excl. Construction) data was reported at -21.400 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -20.700 % for Sep 2025. Business Condition Judgement: Non-Manufacturing (excl. Construction) data is updated quarterly, averaging -56.200 % from Jun 1994 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 127 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -19.100 % in Jun 2023 and a record low of -73.400 % in Jun 2020. Business Condition Judgement: Non-Manufacturing (excl. Construction) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -21.400 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 1994 - Dec 2025 |
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Business Condition Judgement: Retail Business
Business Condition Judgement: Retail Business data was reported at -32.900 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -31.600 % for Sep 2025. Business Condition Judgement: Retail Business data is updated quarterly, averaging -60.900 % from Jun 1994 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 127 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -26.600 % in Sep 1994 and a record low of -72.100 % in Jun 2020. Business Condition Judgement: Retail Business data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -32.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 1994 - Dec 2025 |
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Business Condition Judgement: Service Industry
Business Condition Judgement: Service Industry data was reported at -13.300 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -12.300 % for Sep 2025. Business Condition Judgement: Service Industry data is updated quarterly, averaging -51.500 % from Jun 1994 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 127 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -10.800 % in Jun 2023 and a record low of -74.400 % in Jun 2020. Business Condition Judgement: Service Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -13.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 1994 - Dec 2025 |
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Business Condition Judgement: Wholesale Trade
Business Condition Judgement: Wholesale Trade data was reported at -19.600 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -23.200 % for Sep 2025. Business Condition Judgement: Wholesale Trade data is updated quarterly, averaging -58.600 % from Jun 1994 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 127 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -17.800 % in Dec 2024 and a record low of -73.300 % in Jun 2020. Business Condition Judgement: Wholesale Trade data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -19.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 1994 - Dec 2025 |
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Sales YoY: All Industries
Sales YoY: All Industries data was reported at -10.200 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -8.700 % for Sep 2025. Sales YoY: All Industries data is updated quarterly, averaging -42.100 % from Sep 1980 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 182 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.200 % in Sep 1990 and a record low of -70.500 % in Jun 2020. Sales YoY: All Industries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -10.200 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1980 - Dec 2025 |
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Sales YoY: Construction Industry
Sales YoY: Construction Industry data was reported at -7.400 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -10.400 % for Sep 2025. Sales YoY: Construction Industry data is updated quarterly, averaging -39.400 % from Sep 1980 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 182 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.900 % in Dec 1988 and a record low of -52.100 % in Sep 1998. Sales YoY: Construction Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -7.400 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1980 - Dec 2025 |
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Sales YoY: Manufacturing
Sales YoY: Manufacturing data was reported at -9.300 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -9.200 % for Sep 2025. Sales YoY: Manufacturing data is updated quarterly, averaging -29.500 % from Sep 1980 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 182 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.900 % in Dec 1989 and a record low of -72.700 % in Jun 2020. Sales YoY: Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -9.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1980 - Dec 2025 |
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Sales YoY: Non-Manufacturing
Sales YoY: Non-Manufacturing data was reported at -10.500 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -8.400 % for Sep 2025. Sales YoY: Non-Manufacturing data is updated quarterly, averaging -47.600 % from Sep 1980 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 182 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.500 % in Sep 1990 and a record low of -69.800 % in Jun 2020. Sales YoY: Non-Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -10.500 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1980 - Dec 2025 |
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Sales YoY: Non-Manufacturing (excl. Construction)
Sales YoY: Non-Manufacturing (excl. Construction) data was reported at -11.100 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -8.000 % for Sep 2025. Sales YoY: Non-Manufacturing (excl. Construction) data is updated quarterly, averaging -49.200 % from Sep 1980 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 182 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.700 % in Jun 1991 and a record low of -75.700 % in Jun 2020. Sales YoY: Non-Manufacturing (excl. Construction) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -11.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1980 - Dec 2025 |
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Sales YoY: Retail Business
Sales YoY: Retail Business data was reported at -20.600 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -17.800 % for Sep 2025. Sales YoY: Retail Business data is updated quarterly, averaging -53.500 % from Sep 1980 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 182 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.500 % in Sep 1990 and a record low of -73.900 % in Jun 2020. Sales YoY: Retail Business data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -20.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1980 - Dec 2025 |
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Sales YoY: Service Industry
Sales YoY: Service Industry data was reported at -4.700 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -1.300 % for Sep 2025. Sales YoY: Service Industry data is updated quarterly, averaging -47.200 % from Sep 1980 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 182 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.400 % in Jun 1991 and a record low of -77.500 % in Jun 2020. Sales YoY: Service Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -4.700 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1980 - Dec 2025 |
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Sales YoY: Wholesale Trade
Sales YoY: Wholesale Trade data was reported at -8.400 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -5.600 % for Sep 2025. Sales YoY: Wholesale Trade data is updated quarterly, averaging -38.300 % from Sep 1980 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 182 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.000 % in Sep 1990 and a record low of -72.700 % in Jun 2020. Sales YoY: Wholesale Trade data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Business Condition Judgement & Sales.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -8.400 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1980 - Dec 2025 |