ASIA AGRICULTURE
Japan Agriculture & U.S. Trade
Japan is one of the largest markets for U.S. agricultural products and a major participant in global food trade.
Trade context
USDA's 2026 agricultural trade data identifies Japan as one of the top five markets for U.S. agricultural exports in 2025. The May 2026 outlook projected about $13.2 billion in U.S. agricultural exports to Japan for fiscal year 2026.
Business areas to watch
Food ingredients, meat and dairy, grains, consumer foods, cold-chain logistics, processing, agricultural technology and distribution are areas that can connect producers with Japanese buyers and service providers.
Research before doing business
Businesses should verify tariffs, labeling, food-safety rules, import requirements, buyer standards and logistics costs before entering a transaction.
Explore partnership opportunities
Qualified agricultural businesses may express interest in potential commercial partnerships. Applications are subject to due diligence, available resources, applicable law and formal written agreements.