Japan: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese root and tuber market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X%. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in Japan

In value terms, root and tuber production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in Japan stood at X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average root and tuber 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 roots and tubers production in Japan stood at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, root and tuber exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth 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 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Thailand, Singapore and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Japan were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Thailand, Singapore and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada, 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

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Singapore ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, root and tuber imports into Japan declined to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021. In general, imports recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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