Japan: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Japan

The Japanese vegetable and melon market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Japan

In value terms, vegetable and melon production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Vegetable and melon production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of vegetables and melons in Japan dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable and melon yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the vegetable and melon harvested area in Japan reduced slightly to X ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The vegetable and melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of vegetables and melons exported from Japan surged to X tons, rising by X% on 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked 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 and melon exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Singapore (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

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

Among the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. 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 foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 And Melon Imports

Imports into Japan

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of vegetables and melons increased by less than X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable and melon supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable and melon 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 rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables and melons to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled 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

The average vegetable and melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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

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