Japan: Market for Wheat and Meslin Flour 2024

Market Size for Wheat and Meslin Flour in Japan

The Japanese wheat and meslin flour market amounted to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Wheat and meslin flour consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Wheat and Meslin Flour in Japan

In value terms, wheat and meslin flour production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Wheat and Meslin Flour

Exports from Japan

In 2022, wheat and meslin flour exports from Japan shrank to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheat and meslin flour exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of wheat and meslin flour exports from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese) and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wheat and meslin flour exported from Japan were China ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, 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

The average wheat and meslin flour export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wheat and Meslin Flour

Imports into Japan

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of wheat and meslin flour increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wheat and meslin flour imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest wheat and meslin flour supplier to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wheat and meslin flour imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold. Nepal (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 Italy amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Nepal (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wheat and meslin flour to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nepal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Nepal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wheat and meslin flour import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :