Japan Market Overview
Population
125.68 million
GDP (2021)
USD 4.94 trillion
Per Capita GDP
USD 39,285.2
GDP Growth
1.6%
Source: World Bank 2021 (https://data.worldbank.org/)
Japan Imports
The following information is a snapshot in time to give you a general overview of Japan’s top importing products. This information is sourced from FAO Globefish market profile for Japan (2020). Some of this information may change from time to time, therefore we encourage you to go directly to FAO Globefish for the most up-to-date information.
Imports – Top 10 Products (Value)
1
Shrimps, prawns
frozen
(HS 00306.17)
USD 1 325 853 730
2
Tunas, skipjack, stripebellied bonito
frozen fillets
(HS 0304.87)
USD 719 121 560
3
Shrimps, prawns
prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers
(HS 1605.21)
USD 635 229 180
4
Pacific salmon
frozen; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0303.12)
USD 566 724 050
5
Squid, cuttlefish
Frozen
(HS 0307.43)
USD 533 917 600
6
Fish, other than species in 0304
frozen fillets
(HS 0304.89)
USD 499 411 160
7
Livers, roes, milt
frozen
(HS 0303.91)
USD 450 350 140
8
Fish, other than species in 1604
prepared or preserved; whole or in pieces
(HS 1604.19)
USD 447 599 940
9
Fish, other than species in 0304
frozen meat; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0304.99)
USD 444 764 070
10
Crabs
frozen
(HS 0306.14)
USD 416 861 600
Source: FAO Globefish Market Profile for Japan – 2020 (https://www.fao.org/in-action/globefish/countries/en/)
Globefish provides information and analysis for global trade in fish and fish products. Search for information about the size of the market, the top imported product and formats as well as other important market information. The information here is a snapshot from 2020 – check the link for more recent information.
FRDC Trade Database
Australian Exports to Japan
This database provides a wealth of seafood exporting and importing information with the ability to look at seafood production and trade data.
The database allows you to filter the data by year, export market destination and species. You also have the option to look at the data by seafood trade value or volume.
The FRDC database sources information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Seafood Specific Information
Micor Importing Requirements
Micor (Fish) sets out the know importing country requirements, which differ from or are additional to Australian export conditions and which must be met to gain market access.
Seafood Export Program Report
The latest summary report from the Australian Government on registrations, export shipments and markets, exports by product, and exports.
Japan Market Summary & Category Data for Fish & Seafood (Cod)
Japan Market Summary & Category Data for Fish & Seafood (Prawn)
Japan Market Summary & Category Data for Fish & Seafood (Salmon)
Japan Imported Lobster Market
Abalone in Japan
Generic information about exporting to Japan
Austrade Export Market Profile
To view a market profile that outlines information on doing business with Japan, news and insights, events, and information about visiting Japan.
Free Trade Agreement
The Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) entered into force on 15 January 2015.
DFAT Japan Brief
Information about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy and foreign relations.
Relevant Japan Based Authorities
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan
Japan customs
Japan External Trade Organisation
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication
Export Market Reports
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