Japan: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Japan

The Japanese citrus fruit market totaled $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in Japan

In value terms, citrus fruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in Japan expanded modestly to X tons per ha, surging by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average citrus fruit 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.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Japan reached X ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of citrus fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), twofold. Singapore (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Japan were Hong Kong SAR ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Singapore ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Malaysia, Vietnam, Canada and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X.7%, recorded 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

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Japan

For the sixth consecutive year, Japan recorded decline in supplies from abroad of citrus fruits, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Australia (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports. Chile, Turkey, Israel and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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