Clothing

'About Japan' webinar series 183: Japan's Clothing and Textile Market

NOV

2021

Is the Japanese apparel and textile market worth the effort for EU companies?

10:30 - 11:30

About Textiles

— Latest update: February 2023 —

Japan has a long history of textile production, and is one of the largest producers of technical textiles.

Case Studies

Despite the geographical distance, exporting to Japan is not overly complicated and it is not restricted to just the big companies. In fact, many European Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) import successfully to Japan.

EPA & Textiles and Clothing

A large majority of all tariff lines related to textile products (Chapter 50 to Chapter 63) has been liberalized as from the entry into force of the Agreement.

Factsheet: EPA & Textiles

About the Factsheet

Fashion & Clothing

— Latest update: June 2022 —

Japan remains the world’s third-largest fashion apparel importer after the EU and the US. As one of the leading fashion markets in the world, Japan is also a trendsetter for other countries in Asia.

Report: Export Fashion to Japan

This report provides an overview of the Japanese fashion market as well as the various requirements which EU companies will have to meet in order to successfully export to Japan.

Report: Japan's Clothing and Textile Market

This report will provide readers with a clear overview of the size of the Japanese apparel and textile market, the potential and opportunities, as well as lists of retail targets – and the distributors and trading companies that could partner in reaching them.

Webinar 112: Japanese Textile and Clothing Market

MAR

2018

What opportunities does the Japanese textile and clothing market offer to EU companies

10:00 - 11:00

Clothing

Is the Japanese apparel and textile market worth the effort for EU companies?

What opportunities does the Japanese textile and clothing market offer to EU companies

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation