Export Frozen fish from Pakistan to Japan
Japan imported US$2.90B of frozen fish (HS 0303) in 2025. India supplied US$30K of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$20K, a gap of US$10K. 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 60 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 10th of 55 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list frozen fish with Japan as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 60/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.02M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.03M
- Market size
- US$2903.05M
- 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 frozen fish does Japan import?
Japan imported US$2.90B of frozen fish (HS 0303) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export frozen fish to Japan?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$20K of frozen fish to Japan in 2025, 0.0% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for frozen fish?
India leads: US$30K against Pakistan's US$20K in 2025, a gap of US$10K.
How can I start exporting frozen fish 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.