Japan: Carrot And Turnip Market Overview 2021

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Japan

The Japanese carrot and turnip market skyrocketed to $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2007 to 2020: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2012 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Japan

In value terms, carrot and turnip production skyrocketed to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production posted a pronounced increase. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in Japan fell to X tonnes per ha in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average carrot and turnip yield attained the peak level at X tonnes per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the harvested area of carrots and turnips in Japan shrank to X ha, standing approx. at 2019 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2020, shipments abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Thailand (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+X% per year) and Thailand (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2020, imports of carrots and turnips into Japan expanded to X tonnes, increasing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports rose sharply to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, China (X tonnes) was the main carrot and turnip supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia (X tonnes), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while the price for China amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carrots and turnips in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of carrot and turnip consumption was China (22M tonnes), comprising approx. 47% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Uzbekistan (3M tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia (1.7M tonnes), with a 3.6% share.

What are the largest producers of carrots and turnips in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of carrot and turnip production was China (22M tonnes), accounting for 48% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (3.1M tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia (1.6M tonnes), with a 3.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of carrots and turnips to Japan?

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In value terms, China ($31M) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip to Japan, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($1.5M), with a 4.6% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of carrots and turnips from Japan?

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In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($176K) remains the key foreign market for carrot and turnip exports from Japan, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Singapore ($23K), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 8.2% share.

What is the average export price for carrots and turnips in Japan?

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The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $2,503 per tonne in 2020, surging by 210% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for carrots and turnips in Japan?

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The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $399 per tonne in 2020, rising by 11% against the previous year.