Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY)
Top Indian exports to Japan
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Vehicles/auto parts | 1.09 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.64 |
| Machinery | 0.62 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.58 |
| Seafood/shrimp | 0.41 |
| Aluminium | 0.34 |
| Gems & jewellery | 0.23 |
| Iron & steel | 0.21 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Japan
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Machinery | 3.91 |
| Electrical equipment | 3.53 |
| Inorganic chemicals | 2.27 |
| Copper | 2.15 |
| Iron & steel | 1.74 |
| Vehicles | 1.56 |
Regulators and import rules in Japan
Key bodies: Japan Customs (NACCS); MHLW — Food Sanitation Act import notification + PMDA (pharma/devices/cosmetics); MAFF Plant Protection Station & Animal Quarantine Service; METI/JIS & PSE mark (electrical); JAS (organic/food labelling); Consumer Affairs Agency (labelling); strict pesticide MRL (positive list).
Shipping from India to Japan
Main ports and entry points: Tokyo; Yokohama; Nagoya; Osaka; Kobe (Hanshin). Air: NRT, KIX, HND
Indian community
66,887 (NRI 65,126 + PIO 1,761) [S6]
Products we supply to Japan
Products we import from Japan
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Japan?
US$6.25 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by vehicles/auto parts, organic chemicals, machinery.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Japan?
India–Japan CEPA in force since 1 Aug 2011 (modernisation talks; 7th Joint Committee Mar 2026) [S7]
How long is shipping from India to Japan?
Typically 18–25 d to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe via Singapore (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Japan?
Japan Customs (NACCS); MHLW — Food Sanitation Act import notification + PMDA (pharma/devices/cosmetics); MAFF Plant Protection Station & Animal Quarantine Service; METI/JIS & PSE mark (electrical); JAS (organic/food labelling).
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