Scottish companies secured £23 million in export orders and forecast sales after attending the world expo in Japan last year.
Business was genererated across a number of sectors including offshore wind, gaming, health technology and consumer products.
The Scottish government and Scottish Enterprise supported 43 companies at a number of events at the Osaka Expo.
Among them Brave New Spirits, an independent bottler and blender of Scotch whisky based in Glasgow, gained £4 million in orders over the next three years.
Export director Tomek Weselik said: “After the Osaka trade mission our turnover with Japan nearly doubled. We signed contracts with one of the largest supermarket chains in the country as well as a chain of high premium shops.
“Japan is one of the most important markets for Brave New Spirits and we have been introduced by Scottish Enterprise to buyers from a major hotel group and hope to start doing business in this new sector this year.
“Presenting our Scotch Whiskies at the Osaka Expo expanded our distribution network.”
Business minister Richard Lochhead said: “In an increasingly volatile global economy, it is vital that we help Scottish companies access new markets and deepen existing trading relationships.
“Scotland is open for business and the events we held in Japan demonstrated that we have the skills, technology and opportunities in a range of emerging industries.”
Scottish Enterprise director of global trade David McPhee said: “Success stories such Expo 2025 really highlight the value of our Team Scotland approach.
“By bringing innovative and ambitious Scottish companies to global markets we can showcase our enviable capabilities in growing industries, delivering tangible benefits for Scotland’s economy.
“Despite recent challenges, international demand for Scottish goods, products and services remains strong and we’re committed to helping Scottish businesses build the networks they need to continue growing internationally.”
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