Archive · 25 Nov 2025
India to Discuss Trade Imbalance with Japan
India has a big trade problem with Japan.
They buy a lot more from Japan than they sell to them, which is called a trade deficit.
This deficit has grown a lot, from $3.5 billion in 2011 to $12.68 billion in 2025.
India wants to talk to Japan about this because there are some rules that make it hard for Indian goods to be sold in Japan.
These rules are called non-tariff measures.
India is also looking at similar problems with other countries like ASEAN, South Korea, and the UAE.
They want to make sure that the rules are fair and that Indian companies can sell their goods more easily.
Experts say that India should talk to the companies that make these goods to find out what the problems are and how to fix them.
India's trade deficit with Japan reached $12.68 billion in FY25, up from $3.5 billion in FY11.
India is seeking to discuss non-tariff measures and quality controls with Japan at the next CEPA joint committee meeting.
Similar issues are being reviewed with ASEAN and South Korea, where India also has significant trade deficits.
Experts suggest a thorough examination of barriers and capacity building for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs.
The government is seeking industry inputs to identify specific non-tariff measures blocking exports.
- Who
- India and Japan
- What
- Discussion on trade imbalance and non-tariff measures
- When
- Next joint committee meeting of the India-Japan CEPA
- Where
- India and Japan
- Why
- To address India's $12.68 billion trade deficit with Japan in FY25
- FTA Review Focus
- Japan, ASEAN, South Korea
- Key Issues
- Non-tariff measures, quality controls
- Industry Input
- Commerce Department seeking inputs