Export Chillies & pepper from Pakistan to Japan
Japan imported US$172M of chillies & pepper (HS 0904) in 2025. India supplied US$5.0M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$60K, a gap of US$5.0M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.0%.
That gap matters: buyers in Japan already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Japan grew 22% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Japan rates 61 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 17th of 77 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list chillies & pepper with Japan as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 61/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.06M
- From India (2025)
- US$5.05M
- Market size
- US$172.43M
- Check before you export
- Japanese buyers apply strict quality, labelling and food-safety standards and usually expect samples and factory visits before ordering.
How much chillies & pepper does Japan import?
Japan imported US$172M of chillies & pepper (HS 0904) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export chillies & pepper to Japan?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$60K of chillies & pepper to Japan in 2025, 0.0% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for chillies & pepper?
India leads: US$5.0M against Pakistan's US$60K in 2025, a gap of US$5.0M.
How can I start exporting chillies & pepper to Japan?
Confirm your HS code, check Japan's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Japan as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Japan Global Trade profile explain the next steps.