Japan's derivatives market data updated for end-December 2025

The Bank of Japan has updated its regular derivatives market statistics for Japan, with the latest data covering end-December 2025. These statistics, first released in June 1998, are also aggregated by the Bank for International Settlements.

Two decades of market data

The Bank of Japan has consistently published its Regular Derivatives Market Statistics in Japan since June 1998, offering a detailed overview of the country's derivatives landscape.

The latest update, released on March 13, 2026, provides data for end-December 2025.

This includes abstract and semiannual figures, along with extensive long-term time-series data accessible via an XLSX file and the BOJ Time-Series Data Search portal.

These national statistics are vital for global financial surveillance, as the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) aggregates Japan's results with those from other major developed countries.

This aggregation allows for the compilation and dissemination of worldwide derivatives market trends on the BIS website.

The continuous provision of this data reflects the Bank of Japan's dedication to transparency and market oversight, furnishing essential insights into the evolution and current status of derivative activities within the Japanese financial system.

Methodology and historical adjustments

The methodology for the Regular Derivatives Market Statistics is detailed in an accompanying outline, providing clarity on data collection.

Further insights are available through related research, including a 2017 Bank of Japan Review on OTC derivatives markets.

The Bank of Japan has periodically refined these statistics, with several notices of changes and corrections.

Key updates include the release of time series data in the BOJ Time-Series Data Search in December 2021, and the introduction of new data items in August 2017, August 2016, and March 2014.

These adjustments reflect the dynamic nature of derivatives markets and ongoing efforts to enhance data comprehensiveness and utility for market participants and researchers.

Consistent data, global relevance

This regular data release, while routine, is crucial for maintaining transparency in Japan's financial markets.

Its consistent methodology over decades provides a stable foundation for trend analysis and policy assessment.

Furthermore, its integration into BIS global statistics underscores its systemic importance beyond national borders.