Import & Export

Japan is Asia’s high-tech powerhouse and the world’s third largest global economy. The good news for those seeking to do business in or with Japan is that Japanese consumers have high levels of disposable income and its companies are keen to invest in foreign products and services.

Case Studies

Despite the geographical distance, exporting to Japan is not overly complicated and it is not restricted to just the big companies. In fact, many European Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) import successfully to Japan.

Exporting a Product or Service

The information contained in this section is designed to point your company in the right direction for developing an export strategy tailored to the products or services you provide.

Importing a Product or Service

Japan is the world’s third largest economy and is well renowned for the quality, precision and reliability of its goods and services. The entrance into force of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement in 2019 made it easier for EU companies to import Japanese products.

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