Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (経済産業大臣) is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The minister is also a statutory member of the National Security Council, and is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan and is appointed by the Emperor of Japan.

The current minister is Ken Saitō, who took office on 14 December 2023.