Japan: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese berry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Berry Production in Japan

In value terms, berry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Berry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of berries in Japan shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average berry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of berries production in Japan dropped to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. The berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Berry Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, exports of berries from Japan soared to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, berry exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for berries exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Berry Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of berries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of berry to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Chile (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of berries to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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