Japan: Candied Fruit Market Overview 2021

Candied Fruit Market Size in Japan

In 2019, the Japanese candied fruit market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Candied fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Japan

Candied fruit exports from Japan rose to X tonnes in 2019, surging by X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and Singapore (X tonnes) were the main destinations of candied fruit exports from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in South Korea, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for candied fruit exported from Japan were Hong Kong SAR ($X), South Korea ($X) and the U.S. ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Korea 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 2019, the average candied fruit export price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the U.S., while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2019, supplies from abroad of candied fruits decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the ninth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, candied fruit imports shrank modestly to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tonnes), twofold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -X%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) and China ($X) were the largest candied fruit suppliers to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average candied fruit import price amounted to $X per tonne, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per tonne), while the price for China amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for candied fruits in the world?

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China (83K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of candied fruit consumption, comprising approx. 45% of total volume. Moreover, candied fruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan (7.6K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Malaysia (5.7K tonnes), with a 3.1% share.

What are the largest producers of candied fruits in the world?

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China (192K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of candied fruit production, comprising approx. 61% of total volume. Moreover, candied fruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Thailand (63K tonnes), threefold.

What are the leading suppliers of candied fruits to Japan?

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In value terms, Thailand ($13M) and China ($11M) were the largest candied fruit suppliers to Japan, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of candied fruits from Japan?

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In value terms, the largest markets for candied fruit exported from Japan were Hong Kong SAR ($132K), South Korea ($86K) and the U.S. ($34K), with a combined 76% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for candied fruits in Japan?

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In 2019, the average candied fruit export price amounted to $6,840 per tonne, growing by 26% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for candied fruits in Japan?

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The average candied fruit import price stood at $3,232 per tonne in 2019, approximately reflecting the previous year.