Publications

Publications

Below you will find a selection of market reports, fact sheets and publications drawn up by industry experts. This page will be regularly updated and we encourage you to return for future developments.

Factsheet: EPA & Tariff Rate Quotas

About the FactsheetThe aim of this Factsheet is to explain to EU exporters the preferential market access opportunities under TRQs offered by the EU-Japan Agreement for an Economic Partnership. The EU-Japan EPA provides 25 TRQs for a number of EU products to be imported in Japan on a...

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Report: The Japanese Model for a Bioeconomy

About the Report: This report titled "Japan’s model for a bioeconomy - a primer for European SMEs" introduces the current situation of the Bioeconomy sector in Japan. It first provides a description of Japan’s government strategy and its evolution over the past few years, and then gives a...

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Report: Latest Trends in Japan Nanotech Sector

About the Report Nanotechnology is key sector for the future of our industry, and Japan is emerging as a leader of this field. Getting involved in Japan’s nanotech industry would likely benefit EU SMEs greatly, both in keeping up with rapid technology advancements in their particular...

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Report: Japanese-European Mergers & Acquisitions: Cross-cultural challenges and keys to post-M&A success

About the Report In 2018, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by Japanese companies hit a record high both in number and value. With Japanese companies in possession of nearly EUR 800 billion in cash the spending spree is likely to continue in the future. This report titled “Japanese-European M...

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Report: Circular Economy in Japan

About the Report: This report titled "Circular Economy in Japan" introduces the current situation and provides an overview of the Circular Economy in Japan. The report highlights the policy framework by describing the different Acts that have established the current structure of the Japanese...

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Report: The Biopharmaceuticals Sector in Japan

About the Report: The Japanese market for pharmaceuticals is amongst the largest in the world and, through many international networks opened to innovative products and services. In 2016, nearly one fifth of all drugs came from abroad, and foreign companies served about 70% of the particularly...

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Guideline: Export Food to Japan

About the Guideline:This guideline titled "Export Food to Japan - Export-to-sales Process, Procedures & Planning" serves a practical guide to the export-to-sales process, procedures and planning for EU agri-food products to Japan. It presents research and interview contents with flowcharts,...

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Factsheet: EPA & Intellectual Property Rights

About the FactsheetThe aim of this Factsheet is to explain to European companies how they can leverage the EPA to their advantage when interested in approaching the Japanese market. This factsheet focuses on the main IPR topics included in Chapter 14 of the Agreement and covering a number of...

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Report: Distribution in Japan

This report titled "Distribution in Japan" issued by Thomson Reuters is written as an informative Q&A and provides comprehensive information on many aspects of the distribution process in Japan. This report describes the regulations and legal formalities related to the...

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Report: Product Liability in Japan

This report titled "Product Liability in Japan" issued by Thomson Reuters is written as an informative Q&A and provides comprehensive information on many aspects of product liability in Japan. This report highlights the conditions a claim is brought in contract by...

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