Japan - Canned Food - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingPrice of Canned Food in Japan Decreases by a Fraction to $3,469 per Ton
Japan Canned Food Import Price in April 2023
In April 2023, the canned food price stood at $3,469 per ton (CIF, Japan), dropping by -3.3% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 6% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $3,665 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to April 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($4,360 per ton), while the price for Italy ($1,372 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Canned Food in Japan (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | |
| Thailand | 4,295 | 4,230 | 4,286 | 4,258 | 4,434 | 4,345 | 4,361 | 4,648 | 4,631 | 4,710 | 4,422 | 4,329 | 4,360 |
| Denmark | 3,127 | 3,141 | 2,986 | 2,918 | 3,056 | 2,943 | 3,106 | 3,540 | 3,684 | 3,814 | 3,776 | 3,975 | 3,953 |
| Canada | 3,173 | 3,107 | 3,038 | 3,076 | 3,332 | 3,487 | 3,526 | 3,807 | 3,999 | 4,202 | 4,007 | 3,980 | 3,846 |
| United States | 3,599 | 3,721 | 3,498 | 3,838 | 3,938 | 3,862 | 3,993 | 4,211 | 3,964 | 4,321 | 3,761 | 5,110 | 3,830 |
| South Korea | 3,315 | 3,711 | 3,241 | 3,199 | 3,064 | 3,033 | 3,510 | 3,435 | 3,244 | 3,669 | 3,531 | 3,154 | 3,397 |
| China | 3,106 | 3,146 | 3,148 | 3,268 | 3,292 | 3,145 | 3,107 | 3,183 | 3,130 | 3,108 | 2,852 | 3,124 | 3,079 |
| Italy | 1,094 | 1,100 | 1,091 | 1,127 | 1,087 | 1,088 | 1,027 | 1,162 | 1,255 | 1,343 | 1,279 | 1,366 | 1,372 |
| Average | 3,168 | 3,329 | 3,352 | 3,423 | 3,462 | 3,402 | 3,495 | 3,665 | 3,509 | 3,536 | 3,384 | 3,589 | 3,469 |
Japan Canned Food Imports
In April 2023, purchases abroad of canned food increased by 28% to 122K tons, rising for the second month in a row after three months of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.
In value terms, canned food imports soared to $424M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 34% against the previous month. Imports peaked in April 2023.
Japan Canned Food Imports by Country
China (39K tons), Thailand (30K tons) and the United States (20K tons) were the main suppliers of canned food imports to Japan, with a combined 73% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Denmark, Canada and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 17%.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +16.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest canned food suppliers to Japan were Thailand ($131M), China ($119M) and the United States ($76M), together comprising 77% of total imports. Denmark, Canada, Italy and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.
Canada, with a CAGR of +18.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the canned food market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10861060 - Homogenised composite food preparations for infant food or dietetic purposes p.r.s. in containers . .250 g
- Prodcom 10861030 - Homogenised vegetables (excluding frozen, preserved by vinegar or acetic acid)
- Prodcom 10861050 - Homogenised preparations of jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, f ruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes
- Prodcom 10861060 - Homogenised composite food preparations for infant food or dietetic purposes p.r.s. in containers . .250 g
- Prodcom 10861070 - Food preparations for infants, p.r.s. (excluding homogenised composite food preparations)
- Prodcom 10891100 - Soups and broths and preparations therefor
- Prodcom 10861010 - Homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal or blood (excluding sausages and similar products of meat, food preparations based on these products)
- Prodcom 10131505 - Prepared or preserved goose or duck liver (excluding sausages and prepared meals and dishes)
- Prodcom 10131515 - Prepared or preserved liver of other animals (excluding sausages and prepared meals and dishes)
- Prodcom 10131525 - Prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys (excluding sausages, preparations of liver and prepared meals and dishes)
- Prodcom 10131535 - Other prepared or preserved poultry meat (excluding sausages, preparations of liver and prepared meals and dishes)
- Prodcom 10131545 - Prepared or preserved meat of swine: hams and cuts thereof (excluding prepared meals and dishes)
- Prodcom 10131555 - Prepared or preserved meat of swine: shoulders and cuts thereof, of swine (excluding prepared meals and dishes)
- Prodcom 10131565 - Prepared or preserved meat, offal and mixtures of domestic swine, including mixtures, containing < .40 % meat or offal of any kind and fats of any kind (excluding sausages and similar products, homogenised preparations, preparations of liver and prepared meals and dishes)
- Prodcom 10131575 - Other prepared or preserved meat, offal and mixtures of
- Prodcom 10131585 - Prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals (excluding sausages and similar products, homogenised preparations, preparations of liver and prepared meals and dishes)
- Prodcom 10131595 - Other prepared or preserved meat or offal, including blood
- Prodcom 10391710 - Preserved tomatoes, whole or in pieces (excluding prepared vegetable dishes and tomatoes preserved by vinegar or acetic acid)
- Prodcom 10851300 - Prepared meals and dishes based on vegetables
- Prodcom 10391800 - Vegetables (excluding potatoes), fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid
- Prodcom 100000Z3 - Vegetables (except potatoes), preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, including prepared vegetable dishes
Country coverage:
- Japan
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
