Food and beverage (F&B) purchase decisions in Japan are primarily driven by health, taste and freshness. New Zealand F&B companies are well placed to capitalise in a rapidly growing functional and healthy food space.

This report provides an overview of sustainability, expected quality levels and e-commerce in Japan - including details of a New Zealand page established on Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten.

The dates for the next Joint Meeting of the JNZBC are tentatively set for 20-22 November 2022 in Beppu, Japan. Please mark these dates in your diary.

New Zealand’s goods exports to Japan were NZ$969 million in the final quarter of 2021 - up 30 percent compared to the same period in 2020. On an annual basis (January-December 2021), goods exports were up 1.5 percent on 2020, totalling NZ$3.6 billion – a record high since 2002.

Japan’s GDP rebounded 5.4 percent in the final quarter of 2021, or 1.3% on a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, mainly driven by private consumption that grew +2.7% quarter to quarter.

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Did you know that New Zealand and Japan are celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year? The NZ Embassy in Japan are excited to unveil our commemorative logo! It incorporates the "hi no maru" and koru, symbolising new growth and opportunities between our two countries.

The market size of Japan’s space industry is estimated to be NZ$15 billion (annual revenue), and is expected to grow to NZ$57 billion by 2050. Including space-adjacent sectors – e.g. services using location data from satellites – the market is predicted to grow to NZ$770 billion by 2050. Read more.

To ensure New Zealand maintains global supply chain connectivity during the COVID-19 pandemic, MFAT’s network of Posts is monitoring the operation of New Zealand’s international sea and air freight connectivity. This report provides a snapshot of how global supply chains are functioning offshore, significant international initiatives affecting supply chains, and other issues of interest to New Zealand exporters and importers.

Click here to view the report.

The 2021 conference was held for the first time as a webinar, connecting delegates in New Zealand and Japan via Zoom.

PROGRAMME:
Click here to view the Conference Programme.

JOINT CHAIR SUMMARY:
Click here to go to the Joint Chair Summary 2021 (ENGLISH)

Further information is available in the Member’s Section

The New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo reports on the latest economic developments in Japan, including:
- How New Zealand exports are performingSteps by the Japanese government to stimulate the economy and control the spread of Covid-19
- A recent visit by New Zealand Ambassador Hamish Cooper and Trade Commissioner Craig Pettigrew to Hokkaido.

On 30 August, Mitchell Pham, who represents the Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand, gave an online presentation to JNZBC members and guests.

A copy of his presentation is available in the Members Section.

A new Economic Update for Japan, prepared by the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo has been published – we hope it is of interest to you.

It includes details on:
- Key economic Indicators for Japan
- Current Covid-19 status
- New Zealand exports to Japan

A new Global Supply Chain report, prepared by the Trade Recovery Unit in Economic Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been published – we hope it is of interest to you. It includes details on:
- Disruptions and changes to supply chains
- The availability of sea and air freight
- Announcements by offshore governments relating to supply chains

Prepared by the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo

https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/trade/mfat-market-reports/market-reports-asia/japan-q1-economy-update-may-2021/

Read several anecdotes from business and organisations leaders working in the relationship between Japan and NZ.

https://www.synergymediaspecialists.com/new-zealand-and-japan-going-on-70-years/

政府が発表する新型コロナウイルス感染症関連の最新情報を入手できます。
Stay up to date with the Government’s latest COVID-19 information.

政府の新型コロナウイルス感染症対策に関する最新情報を日本語でお届けします。
Whenever any new translated information is published in Japanese, we will send an email to alert you.

https://covid19.govt.nz/updates-and-resources/translations/japanese/

A new economic report on Japan, prepared by the New Zealand Embassy Tokyo has been published – we hope it is of interest to you.

It includes details on

- Goods and services exports to Japan

- Japan’s vaccine rollout strategy

- Key economic indicators for Japan

To ensure New Zealand’s global supply chain connections continue to function during the COVID-19 pandemic, MFAT’s network of Posts is monitoring the operation of New Zealand’s international sea and air freight connectivity. Click here for more details.

When a seasoned entrepreneur and renowned international business leader writes his memoir, you can be sure that along with a fascinating life story, it’s full of valuable life lessons….

A new Economic Update for Japan, prepared by the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo has been published – we hope it is of interest to you.

It includes details on:

- Efforts to control Covid-19 in Japan

- Prime Minister Suga’s NZ$1 trillion stimulus package

- How New Zealand exports to Japan are faring

The NA CAPE will be running a full day workshop for Kiwi companies looking to enhance their market knowledge and export potential to the Japanese market. Held in partnership with ExportNZ, this workshop will focus on market entry considerations such as location and channel, and market segmentation and how to keep pace with a fast-developing dynamic market. To register for the workshop <https://www.exportnz.org.nz/training-and-events/wellington-events/japan-strategy-builder>