Japan's official government e-procurement portal for public sector tenders and contracts.
Visit Japan JETRO ProcurementJETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) maintains an English-language database of Japanese government procurement opportunities. This resource helps international suppliers access Japan's significant public procurement market.
What JETRO Covers
The database includes opportunities from central government ministries, agencies, and designated entities covered by trade agreements. Japan has substantial procurement in technology, infrastructure, medical equipment, and professional services.
How to Use JETRO
Suppliers can search the English database for opportunities. JETRO provides translations of key procurement notices. For actual bidding, suppliers typically need to access the original Japanese procurement systems.
Strengths
- English access: Translated procurement information
- Large market: Japan has significant government procurement
- Trade agreements: WTO GPA coverage for international suppliers
- JETRO support: Organisation provides supplier assistance
Limitations
- Translation delay: Time lag for English versions
- Original systems: Bidding requires Japanese portal access
- Language requirements: Many tenders require Japanese submissions
- Subset of opportunities: Not all procurement is included
How many notices does Japan JETRO Procurement publish?
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| Month | Notices |
|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 139 |
| Dec 2025 | 267 |
| Jan 2026 | 291 |
| Feb 2026 | 250 |
| Mar 2026 | 138 |
| Apr 2026 | no notices |
| May 2026 | no notices |
| Jun 2026 | 52 |
| Jul 2026 | 265 |
| Aug 2026 | 204 |
| Sept 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 2026 | 59 |
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, Open Opportunities collected 1,814 notices from Japan JETRO Procurement.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, Japan JETRO Procurement published 1,814 tenders.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the largest category of notices from Japan JETRO Procurement was Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other energy (CPV division 09): an estimated 21% of notices, from a sample of 1,000 counted by the most relevant CPV code Open Opportunities gave each.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the most active buyer on Japan JETRO Procurement was Hokkaido（Hokkaido）, with 216 notices.
Of 100 tenders sampled from Japan JETRO Procurement in the 12 months to 31 October 2026, half gave 43 days or more to respond.
Largest categories
- Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other energy: 21%
- Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies: 10%
- Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services: 9%
- Medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and personal care products: 8%
- Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation: 6%
Most active buyers
- Hokkaido（Hokkaido）: 216
- Kanagawa Prefecture（Kanagawa）: 146
- Tokyo Metropolitan Hospital Organization（Tokyo）: 80
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bid in English?
While JETRO provides English information, most actual tender processes require Japanese documentation. Some international tenders may accept English, but this varies by opportunity.
What support does JETRO provide?
JETRO offers various support services for foreign suppliers including market information, business matching, and assistance navigating Japanese procurement procedures.
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