Japan: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese vegetable market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Japan

In value terms, vegetable production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Japan stood at X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable 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 vegetable harvested area in Japan totaled X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Vegetable Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of vegetables exported from Japan soared to X tons, rising by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), fourfold. South Korea (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 Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Japan were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. South Korea lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. 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 overseas 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 Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), sixfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform