Special Focus - How to export to Japan

Knowing the specifics of the Japanese market is vital for any project to succeed. This month in "Special Focus", we highlight our Training series "How to Export to Japan," whose last episodes will take place in February 2022.

Since its entry into force on 1 February 2019, the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) has resulted in a significant increase of trade in goods and services between the EU and Japan . The Agreement gradually removes the vast majority of customs duties.  It also addresses a number of long-standing non-tariff barriers and simplifies procedures for trade.

There are various EU products and services which potentially enjoy more trade benefits from the Agreement, but yet many EU exporters, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) perceive that it is difficult to export to Japan because of unfamiliar trade and business practices. 

	Do not forget to register to the upcoming and last sessions of our training series on "How to Export to Japan": Registration process and procedures: Manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical and medical device EU Advantages on Agriculture and Food Products: Meat products EU Advantages on Agriculture and Food Products: Dairy products
	You can also consult our related publication. This Guide presents in practical terms for key sectors the most important things that EU companies should know when exporting to Japan so that the benefits of free trade can become more widely available to EU exporters in the second year of the Agreement. Report: 2020 Guide Exporting to Japan What You Should Know
	Finally, feel free to consult the slides of all our previous sessions, listed at the end of the following page: Exporting a product or service to Japan