Japan: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese cherry and sour cherry market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Japan

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Japan amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% compared with the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average cherry and sour cherry yield failed to regain momentum. 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 cherries and sour cherries production in Japan amounted to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of cherries and sour cherries were exported from Japan; increasing by X% compared with 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X kg), Singapore (X kg) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X kg) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of cherries and sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by New Zealand (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Canada ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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