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About the Report
The EU is one of the largest global producers of medical devices, and the biggest exporter with a trade surplus of 11 billion EUR in 2023. Japan is an essential trade partner ranking 3rd within the main destination countries of EU exports according to MedTech Europe.
EU manufacturers need to consider important market drivers when targeting Japan, such as the rapidly aging demography, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases due to changes in lifestyle, and the high reliance of the local market to imports.
However, accessing the Japanese market can be quite challenging as the procedures might be quite complex. Thus, this guide aims to provide a brief overview on aspects to be considered when exporting medical devices to Japan.
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Joint venture established in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI) for promoting all forms of industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.
The EU-Japan Centre’s activities are subject to the allocation of a Grant Agreement by the European Commission for 2024-2026
