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Japan
India-Japan trade corridor: $23.0B bilateral trade, $37.1B FDI into India.
$23.0B
Trade with India
+16.3% YoY
$4.21T
GDP
Nominal
$37.1B
FDI into India
Cumulative
+$0.9B
Trade balance
India surplus
Top exports to Japan
- Rice and cereals
- Machinery
- Gems and jewellery
Top imports from Japan
- Aircraft parts
- Crude oil and LNG
- Coal and coke
Trade corridor with India
2025: $23.0B · 5-yr CAGR 13.1%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Japan stories
Trade6h ago6 min read
India-Japan bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI9h ago7 min read
Japan investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy12h ago3 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Japan goods notified
Technology15h ago4 min read
India and Japan deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 9% to 3% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 6 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Japan Business Forum
Dec 2026 · New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Japan
Feb 2027 · Japan
Buyer meet
Japan buyers-sellers meet
Mar 2027 · Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Nov 2026 · Virtual
Opportunity sectors
🏬S49Retail21% projected demand growth💡S54Startups & Innovation25% projected demand growth♻️S59Waste Management & Circular Economy27% projected demand growth🐄S04Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries17% projected demand growth🧬S09Biotechnology12% projected demand growth🏷️S14Consumer Brands21% projected demand growth