Japan: Green Bean Market Overview 2021

Green Bean Market Size in Japan

In 2019, the Japanese green bean market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Green Bean Production in Japan

In value terms, green bean production contracted remarkably to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated modest growth from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2019, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Japan declined slightly to X tonnes per ha in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the average green bean yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the harvested area of green beans in Japan declined to X ha, with a decrease of -X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2010 to 2019, the growth of the green bean harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2019, green bean exports from Japan amounted to X tonnes, surging by X% on 2018 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports shrank to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes), Singapore (X tonnes) and Thailand (X tonnes) were the main destinations of green bean exports from Japan, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for green bean exported from Japan were Singapore ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Thailand saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2013 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2019, the amount of green beans imported into Japan soared to X tonnes, rising by X% against the year before. In general, imports posted a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2013 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports shrank to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports posted temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to Japan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in the U.S..

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green bean to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while the price for the U.S. amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for green beans in the world?

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China (22M tonnes) remains the largest green bean consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 76% of total volume. Moreover, green bean consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Indonesia (947K tonnes), more than tenfold. The U.S. (848K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3% share.

What are the largest producers of green beans in the world?

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China (22M tonnes) remains the largest green bean producing country worldwide, accounting for 76% of total volume. Moreover, green bean production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Indonesia (948K tonnes), more than tenfold. The U.S. (783K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 2.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of green beans to Japan?

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In value terms, Canada ($3.4M) constituted the largest supplier of green bean to Japan, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($1.2M), with a 25% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of green beans from Japan?

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In value terms, Singapore ($31K), Hong Kong SAR ($23K) and Thailand ($7K) appeared to be the largest markets for green bean exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for green beans in Japan?

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The average green bean export price stood at $6,551 per tonne in 2019, dropping by -12.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for green beans in Japan?

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The average green bean import price stood at $2,409 per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -37.8% against the previous year.