Trade Mission on Sustainable Chemistry and Advanced Materials to Japan

In Japan, the chemical sector is the largest manufacturing industry after transportation.
Each year, Japan exports €188 billion worth of chemicals and materials.
More than 953,000 people work in the Japanese chemical industry.
In 2023, the sector invested €16.5 billion in Research & Development.

Opportunities for Dutch companies

By 2030, Japan aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 46%, with an ambition to cut them by as much as 50%. This creates opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs who can help the Japanese sector use natural resources efficiently — reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact.

In particular, there are opportunities in Japan for cleantech companies active in:

• Circular and bio-based materials;

• Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies.

Expo 2025 Osaka

During this mission, we will also visit the Dutch Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.
Read more about this pavilion on our page The Netherlands at Expo 2025 Osaka.