Benzoic acid Prices & Trade in Japan — Market Overview 2026
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- 5 sampled export transactions for Japan are summarized.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
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Explore Benzoic acid export intelligence in Japan, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code -.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Benzoic acid in Japan
5 sampled Benzoic acid transactions in Japan include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Benzoic acid sampled transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2025-12-31: 19.71 USD / kg, 2025-12-02: 1130.00 USD / kg, 2025-12-02: 1130.00 USD / kg, 2025-12-02: 1130.00 USD / kg, 2025-11-07: 1130.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 269****************** ** **** **** ******* ** *** ***** ** ******* ***** ******* **** **************** ************* *** *********** **** ***** *** | 19.71 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-12-02 | VTT********************** ******** ****** ********* **** ******* ********* **** ***** *********** ******* **** ******************** **** ******** **** ** ******************* *** | 1130.00 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-12-02 | VTT********************** ******** ****** ********* **** ******* ********* **** ***** *********** ******* **** ******************** **** ******** **** ** ******************* *** | 1130.00 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-12-02 | VTT********************** ******** ****** ********* **** ******* ********* **** **************** ******* **** ******************** **** ************ ** ******************* *** | 1130.00 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-11-07 | VTT********************** ******** ****** ********* **** ******* ********* **** ***** *********** ******* **** ******************** **** ******** **** ** ******* | 1130.00 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) |
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormCrystalline solid (powder/scales)
Industry PositionFood additive ingredient (preservative)
Market
In Japan, benzoic acid is regulated as a food additive under the Food Sanitation Act framework and is listed among Japan’s designated food additives. Regulatory responsibility for setting and evaluating food additive standards transferred to the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) on April 1, 2024, with consultation of the Food Safety Commission of Japan as part of the authorization process. For imports intended for sale or business use, importers must submit an import notification to an MHLW Quarantine Station and the cargo is subject to document examination and, where required, inspection. Commercial demand is primarily B2B, supplying Japanese food and beverage manufacturers and related processors that require additive-grade specifications and compliance documentation.
Market RoleRegulated domestic consumption market for a designated food additive; imports subject to Food Sanitation Act import notification and quarantine station controls
Domestic RoleB2B preservative ingredient used in Japanese food manufacturing under positive-list control and official specifications/standards
Specification
Physical Attributes
- White crystalline solid (often scales/needles) used as additive-grade material.
Compositional Metrics
- Must meet official compositional specifications/limits in Japan’s Specifications and Standards for Food Additives (JSFA); JECFA specifications are commonly used as an international reference for identity/purity/impurity testing.
Grades
- Food additive grade (JSFA-compliant) for use in foods in Japan
- Industrial/technical grades exist but are not interchangeable with food-additive use in Japan without meeting additive specifications and import controls
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Producer → exporter → international transport → Japan port/airport entry → customs clearance + Food Sanitation Act import notification to MHLW Quarantine Station → document examination/inspection as required → domestic distribution to manufacturers
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighJapan’s positive-list controls and Food Sanitation Act import-notification regime for food additives mean benzoic acid shipments intended for sale/business use that are not properly notified or are found non-compliant during Quarantine Station review/inspection cannot be imported for commercial use and may be refused entry or require disposal/return.Confirm the product is handled as the designated additive “Benzoic Acid” for Japan, align specifications to JSFA requirements, and conduct pre-shipment compliance and document checks; consult the relevant MHLW Quarantine Station for first-time imports or changes in manufacturer/spec.
Inspection And Delays MediumQuarantine Stations may impose additional inspections or inspection orders when there is an elevated probability of non-compliance (e.g., certain origins/manufacturers or past violations), creating clearance delays and storage costs.Use suppliers with strong compliance history, maintain consistent specs and labeling, and build lead-time buffers for shipments likely to be selected for inspection.
Tariff MediumDelivered cost and customs outcomes are sensitive to correct HS classification (2916.31) and to the applicable Japan tariff rate and any origin-based preferential treatment; errors can change duty liability and trigger clearance issues.Validate HS classification and origin documentation with the importer/broker and reference the latest Japan Customs tariff schedule for the relevant import date.
FAQ
Is benzoic acid allowed as a food additive in Japan?Yes. Benzoic Acid is listed in Japan’s “designated food additives” list (Appended Table 1 of the Enforcement Regulations under the Food Sanitation Act), meaning it can be used subject to Japan’s applicable standards and conditions.
What is the key import step before selling imported benzoic acid for business use in Japan?An importer must submit a “Notification Form for Importation of Foods, etc.” to an MHLW Quarantine Station under the Food Sanitation Act, and the product is subject to document examination and, if necessary, inspection before it can be used for sale or business purposes.
Which authority is responsible for setting and evaluating food additive standards in Japan now?Since April 1, 2024, the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has responsibility for setting and evaluating food additive standards (transferred from MHLW), and it consults the Food Safety Commission of Japan as part of the authorization process.
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