Japan Construction Orders

Last Release

Feb 28, 2025

Actual

-3.3

Units In

12.2

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Apr 30, 2025

Time to Release

28 Days 4 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
104.9 Apr 2014	-42.8 Jul 2009	2.71 %	1985-2025	N/A

In Japan, construction orders data refer to the value of new orders for construction work received during the month by 50 major constructors. Figures refer to the value of original contracts and construction for own use but not the value of subcontracted orders. .

Latest Updates

Construction orders in Japan fell 3.3% year-on-year to ¥1.280 billion in February 2025, following a 12.2% rise in the previous month. The decline was driven by weaker domestic orders (-1.3% vs. +8.5% in January), particularly from the public sector (-2.4% vs. -7.9%). Meanwhile, overseas orders surged 24.1%, rebounding from a 56.7% plunge in January. Growth in building construction accelerated (6% vs. 4.9%), while demand for civil engineering works recovered (5.3% vs. -15.7%). Considering the first two months of the year, construction orders increased 5.8% compared to the same period last year.