Japan: Green Bean Market 2022

Green Bean Market Size in Japan

The Japanese green bean market contracted to $X in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Japan

In value terms, green bean production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Japan reached X tonnes per ha in 2021, increasing by X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of green beans were harvested in Japan; waning by -X% on 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area decreased by -X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, overseas shipments of green beans increased by X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) was the main destination for green bean exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR was relatively modest.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for green bean exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Malaysia totaled $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (-X%).

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, overseas purchases of green beans decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a precipitous curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tonnes) was the main supplier of green bean to Japan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green bean to Japan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average green bean import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform