Export orders for new vessels in Japan decreased by 69.8 percent in January 2026 compared to December

According to data released by the Japan Ship Exporters Association (JSEA), Japanese new ship export orders in January this year decreased by 69.8 percent in tonnage compared to the previous month, decreasing to eight bulk carriers and one oil tanker compared to 27 vessels registered in December, totaling 438,600 gross tons.

On the other hand, in January Japan supplied 22 vessels for export totaling 923,217 gross tons, compared with eight vessels totaling 374,664 gross tons registered in December.