FOOD · TRADE SHOW
FOODEXJAPAN

Asia-Pacific's Largest Food & Beverage Trade Show

FoodEx Japan is Asia-Pacific's largest food and beverage trade show, founded in 1976 at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo. Held annually each March, FoodEx connects 3,000+ international exhibitors with 90,000+ Japanese and Asian buyers across retail,

Founded 1976 Makuhari Tokyo Annual March 90,000+ Buyers
Asia-Pacific's largest food trade show Premium specialty positioning 90,000+ Japanese buyers Strong rice and feed demand
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Visitor Countries
85+
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Trade Visitors
78,000+
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Exhibitors
3,000+
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Frequency
Annual · March
About the Trade Fair

About FoodEx Japan

FoodEx Japan is Asia-Pacific's largest food and beverage trade show, founded in 1976 at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo.

Held annually each March, FoodEx connects 3,000+ international exhibitors with 90,000+ Japanese and Asian buyers across retail, HoReCa, and specialty food sectors.

Strategic Importance

Why FoodEx Japan Matters for Indian Exporters

FoodEx Japan is the dominant calibration event for Japan's food import market, drawing premium retail chains, specialty brands, and Japanese trading houses that allocate annual sourcing decisions at the show. Japan is a top-5 global food import market with strong demand for premium-grade Indian basmati rice, organic spices, and ingredient-grade botanicals — anchored by JAS Organic, JAS Halal, and Japan's strict food-safety compliance standards (Japan FSC, MAFF).

Key buyers: Japanese premium retailers (Aeon, Itochu) · Specialty food brands · HoReCa procurement · Japanese feed mills · Specialty rice importers

FoodEx Japan venue

Frequently Asked Questions

When is FoodEx Japan held?+
Annual at Makuhari Messe. Confirmed dates and exhibitor lists are available at the official trade fair website. Radiance Overseas tracks editions for buyer-side market intelligence.
Who organizes FoodEx Japan and who are typical buyers?+
FoodEx Japan is organized by Japan Management Association. Typical attendees include Japanese premium retailers (Aeon, Itochu) · Specialty food brands · HoReCa procurement · Japanese feed mills · Specialty rice importers relevant to the host market — sourcing teams, B2B procurement, and distribution channels covering the regional supply chain.
What Indian product categories see strongest demand at FoodEx Japan?+
Premium basmati rice (1121, 1509, Pusa grades), JAS-certified organic spices (turmeric, black pepper, cardamom), specialty teas (Assam, Darjeeling, masala chai), Indian superfoods (ashwagandha, moringa, amla), specialty oilseeds (sesame, niger), and ingredient-grade botanicals see strong Japanese retail and HoReCa demand — anchored by JAS Organic, JAS Halal, and Japan's MAFF compliance standards.
Does Radiance Overseas attend FoodEx Japan?+
Radiance Overseas currently follows but does not exhibit at FoodEx Japan. We monitor the event for market signals and are happy to schedule sourcing meetings around the event window. Contact info@radianceoverseas.com or +91-9691201501 (India) to set up a B2B conversation.

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