111+ companies in Japan importing iron ore are in EximHub's buyer database. Each record is drawn from real import shipment activity — iron ore lumps, iron ore fines (Fe 58–65%), pellets and iron ore concentrate — and carries a verified procurement contact you can reveal one credit at a time.
Active Iron Ore importers in Japan
Companies currently importing iron ore from India into Japan, identified from shipment records:
The full database includes 111+ companies. Search by city, HS code or product type to narrow to your specific segment.
Trade terms & market access
Trade agreement: India-Japan CEPA (in force 2011). Check the applicable duty rate for HS 2601 in Japan before quoting — a preferential certificate of origin (Form A / CAROTAR 2020) may reduce the landed cost for your buyer.
About this iron ore market
India has the 5th largest iron ore reserves globally. Odisha (55%), Karnataka (25%) and Goa (15%) are the main producing states. NMDC, Sesa Goa (Vedanta), Rungta Mines and Odisha Mining Corp are the major exporters. Fe content 58–62% for fines and 62–65% for lumps. Export through Paradip, Mormugao, Vizag and Mangalore ports.
What you get for Japan iron ore buyers
- The importing company — name, city and segment, filtered to Japan.
- Trade activity — products shipped, HS 2601 codes, approximate volumes and recency.
- A named contact — the procurement or purchasing manager, with a verified email or phone.
How to reach these buyers
A list of importers is the starting point. Reach the named buyer directly with a short, specific first email referencing their import history. Follow up 3–4 times on the same thread. The full outreach method — deliverability, subject lines, the intro call — is in how to find buyers for export.