Information : Japan

COUNTRY NAME: Japan

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2023 (€million):  16

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2022 (€million):  14

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2021 (€million): 14

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2020 (€million): 16

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2019 (€million): 17 

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2017(€million): 17

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2017 (€million): 24

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2016 (€million): 41

TRADE:

For 2023, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 17,190 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 80.0 million to Japan.

For 2022, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 15,064 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 89.8 million to Japan.

For 2021, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 17,624 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 65.6 million to Japan.

For 2020, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 18,451 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 63.3 million to Japan.

For 2019, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 15,277 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 53.1 million to Japan.

In 2018, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 12,169 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €41 million to Japan.

For 2017, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 8,657 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €30 million to Japan.

For 2016, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 5,193 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €14.9 million to Japan.

PRODUCT: In recent years, the typical products exported to Japan were as follows;

• Acid Casein,
• Butter,
• Cheese,
• Milk Protein Concentrate,
• Milk Protein Isolate,
• Rennet Casein,
• Skimmed Milk Powder,
• Whey Powder,
• Whey Protein Concentrate,
• Whey Protein Isolate.

CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS: Trade in dairy products to Japan from Ireland is on the basis of the following certificate types;

• Public and Animal Health and Veterinary statements from Milk Policy Division's (MPD's) Menu of Statements.
• Applicants select from MPD's Menu of Statements to satify country requirements. However, custom and usage have set some precedents.

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Food Exports Dairy - Key Requirements (doc 37Kb) .

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

CONTACT POINTS: dairyexportcerts@agriculture.gov.ie