Products Imported from China to Japan

In the calendar year of 2023, China exported goods worth US$178 billion to Japan. Among the main exports from China to Japan were Broadcasting Equipment (US$15 billion), Computers (US$10.4 billion), Office Machine Parts (US$3.78 billion), Motor vehicles, parts and accessories (US$3.38 billion) and Integrated Circuits (US$3.10 billion). Over the span of 28 years, China’s exports to Japan have grown steadily at an annualized rate of 6.49%, rising from US$32.6 billion in 1995 to US$178 billion in 2023.

List of All Products That Were Imported from China to Japan

The table below presents a comprehensive list of all commodities that were exported from China to Japan in 2023, categorized by product types, and ranked by their trade values in US dollars.

Tips to use this table

1. Identifying High-Demand Products: Analyze the top-ranked products to identify which items have the highest trade values. These products are likely to be in high demand in the Japan market, presenting lucrative opportunities for importers and resellers.
2. Niche Market Exploration: Explore products with significant trade values that may not be commonly known. These niche products could represent untapped market segments with less competition, allowing resellers and importers to carve out a unique position in the market.

Last Updated: April, 2024

Note #1: The HS4 code, or Harmonized System 4-digit code, is part of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS). It’s an internationally standardized system for classifying goods in international trade.

Note #2: This table is regularly updated on an annual basis. Therefore, we encourage you to revisit frequently to access the latest information regarding trade between China and Japan.

Trade Agreements between China and Japan

China and Japan, two of the largest economies in Asia, have a complex and multifaceted economic relationship that encompasses various trade agreements and economic partnerships, shaped by both competition and cooperation. Here’s a concise overview of the key agreements and economic interactions:

1. Bilateral Trade Relations: While there isn’t a specific bilateral free trade agreement exclusively between China and Japan, trade between the two nations is significant and multifaceted, involving the exchange of a wide range of goods including electronics, machinery, automobiles, and chemical products.
2. China-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Negotiations: Initiated in 2012, negotiations for a trilateral FTA among China, Japan, and South Korea aim to create one of the world’s largest economic blocs. This agreement is intended to reduce tariffs and other trade barriers, enhance economic cooperation, and increase investment opportunities among the three countries. Negotiations are ongoing and reflect the complexity of the political and economic relationships in the region.
3. Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT): The China-Japan Bilateral Investment Treaty, effective since 1989, was one of the early efforts to secure and encourage mutual investments. This treaty provides protections for investments, ensures non-discriminatory treatment, and includes mechanisms for dispute resolution.
4. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP): Both China and Japan are members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which is the world’s largest free trade agreement, involving 15 countries. Implemented in 2021, RCEP aims to streamline existing agreements, reduce tariffs and trade barriers, and establish common rules for e-commerce, trade, and intellectual property.
5. Environmental and Technical Cooperation: Beyond trade and investment, China and Japan have also engaged in various forms of environmental and technical cooperation. This includes collaboration on energy conservation, pollution control, and the development of sustainable technologies, which are increasingly significant aspects of their bilateral relations.

These agreements and cooperative frameworks highlight a relationship that balances competitive economic interactions with strategic cooperation. Despite historical and territorial tensions, both countries recognize the mutual benefits of economic partnership, particularly in the context of regional and global economic challenges.