Japan’s manufacturing sector maintained a steady contribution to GDP of around through the 1990s but declined as global competition and rising production costs impacted growth. The sector faced a significant hit during the 2009 financial crisis, with its share dropping to . Despite recovery efforts, including technological innovation and robotics, the share fluctuated modestly, ending at in 2022. Japan's focus on high-tech manufacturing has maintained its global position, though the sector's relative GDP share remains below its peak.
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