EXPORTING PET FOOD TO JAPAN

This information session will provide an overview of the opportunity, challenges and support for Australian pet food manufacturers seeking to export their product to Japan.

The Japanese pet food market is estimated to be valued at JPY 351.5 bn (aprox AUD3.7 billion) / ex-works, with around 50% of product being imported. Australia is identified as one of the top 5 countries exporting pet food to the Japanese market.

This webinar will help your business understand more about the pet food market in Japan. It will deliver an overview of the market situation and also explore the rules and regulations that pet food exporters need to comply with in order to sell their products in Japan. Participating in this workshop will provide insight to any pet food exporter seeking to develop a Japan export strategy.

Key Presenter
Our key presenter is Dr. Tatsuya Fujii (D.V.M., M.S) who is the Managing Director of Veterinary Diet Evaluation Center and has held various roles with the Japanese Government and the Japan Pet Food Fair Trade Association since 2005. Dr. Fujii also works as an expert consultant in pet food safety and quality for the Japan market.

Dr Tatsuya Fujii

Understanding the Japan Pet food Market for Australian Exporters

Date: 10 October 2023
Time: 12 – 1:30 pm AEST

Agenda
12:00 – 12:05   Welcome and introduction from Investment NSW
12:05 – 12:15    Pet Food Industry Association of Australia
12:15 – 1:15   Dr. Fujii presentation
1:15 – 1:25    Q&A
1:25 – 1:30    Wrap up, thanks and suggested next steps by Investment NSW

Who should register?
Preference will be given to NSW based businesses, but any Australian manufacturer or brand owner of pet food with an interest in developing export sales to Japan.
New and existing exporters of pet food and related products.