Access to Japanese and South Korean Market Under Discussion (07/2025)

Access to Japanese and South Korean Market Under Discussion

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at AIDA CCI, in collaboration with the DGAE – Directorate-General for Economic Activities, informs that the upcoming meeting of the Market Access Advisory Committee (MAAC) will discuss access to the markets of Japan and South Korea.

• Japan – Currently, 7 active barriers are registered (formalised on the EU Portal), affecting the following economic sectors:
  • Agriculture and Fisheries
  • Services – Offshore Wind Energy
  • Horizontal Barriers (public procurement)
• South Korea – Currently has 16 active barriers impacting the following sectors:
  • Agriculture and Fisheries
  • Automotive
  • Electronics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Textiles and Leather
  • Business Services (including professional)
  • Other Industries (intellectual property)
  • Horizontal Barriers (customs procedures)

Detailed information about each barrier can be found on the EU Portal:
Barriers measures by country page – Access2Markets.

We kindly request the collaboration of companies by submitting information on the potential impact of these barriers or other existing difficulties, still unidentified, that may affect the activity of Portuguese businesses in these markets.

Your input is essential for an effective approach with the European Commission towards resolving export barriers.

Deadline for submitting input: by 3 July 2025.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation and remain at your full disposal.