Japan: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Japan

The Japanese fruit market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Japan

In value terms, fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Japan stood at X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit harvested area in Japan dropped slightly to X ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Fruit Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits were exported from Japan; growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit 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, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Thailand ($X) constituted the largest markets for fruit exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Philippines (X tons) constituted the largest fruit supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from the Philippines exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), eightfold. New Zealand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($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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