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Japan - Buckwheat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 14, 2023

Buckwheat Price in Japan Drops 3%, Averaging $970 per Ton

Japan Buckwheat Import Price in April 2023

In April 2023, the buckwheat price stood at $970 per ton (CIF, Japan), falling by -3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,106 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to April 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,152 per ton), while the price for Russia ($722 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYImport Price of Buckwheat in Japan (USD per ton)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
United States914920901919899900N/A1,1411,2071,1751,0891,1221,152
China9861,111N/A1,0871,0669881,0169669899569831,006986
KazakhstanN/AN/AN/A949943N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A808846892
Brazil639N/A646N/A761804811870N/A8441,367838833
Russia819841743N/AN/A920N/A788750755745743722
Average8729408249619818379289751,1061,0179111,000970

Japan Buckwheat Imports

Buckwheat imports into Japan expanded remarkably to 5.5K tons in April 2023, with an increase of 12% on the previous month's figure. Overall, imports posted a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when imports increased by 133% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in April 2023.

In value terms, buckwheat imports expanded significantly to $5.4M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 with an increase of 144% against the previous month. Imports peaked in April 2023.

Japan Buckwheat Imports by Country

the United States (2.5K tons), Russia (1.7K tons) and China (537 tons) were the main suppliers of buckwheat imports to Japan, together comprising 85% of total imports. These countries were followed by Kazakhstan and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the biggest increases were in Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($2.8M) constituted the largest supplier of buckwheat to Japan, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($1.2M), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.8% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Russia (-1.4% per month) and China (-3.4% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the buckwheat market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 89 - Buckwheat

Country coverage:

  • Japan

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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