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Japan: Fresh Pork Cut Market 2024

Fresh Pork Cut Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese fresh pork cut market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Fresh Pork Cut Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, exports of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat from Japan soared to X kg, rising by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork cut exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X kg) was the main destination for fresh pork cut exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh pork cut exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahamas (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR amounted to X%.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahamas ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh pork cut export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight contraction. 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 external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahamas stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%).

Fresh Pork Cut Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, fresh pork cut imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh pork cut imports to Japan.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest fresh pork cut suppliers to Japan were the United States ($X) and Canada ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh pork cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of fresh pork cut consumption, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, fresh pork cut consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.3% share.

What are the largest producers of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat in the world?

The country with the largest volume of fresh pork cut production was China, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, fresh pork cut production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat to Japan?

In value terms, the largest fresh pork cut suppliers to Japan were the United States and Canada.

What are the leading importers of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat from Japan?

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat exports from Japan, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahamas $33), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat in Japan?

The average fresh pork cut export price stood at $11,321 per ton in 2022, jumping by 31% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat in Japan?

The average fresh pork cut import price stood at $5,155 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -6.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh pork cut market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10111250 - Fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in, of pig meat (including fresh meat packed with salt as a temporary preservative)

Country coverage:

Japan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023