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Japan - Frozen Fish - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Apr 17, 2024

Japan's Frozen Fish Imports Surge to $504M in November 2023

Japan Frozen Fish Imports

In November 2023, overseas purchases of frozen fish increased by 20% to 105K tons, rising for the fourth month in a row after three months of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 when imports increased by 23% month-to-month.

In value terms, frozen fish imports skyrocketed to $504M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when imports increased by 37% month-to-month.Japan Frozen Fish Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Frozen Fish in Japan (million USD)
Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023
United States15510966.024.249.491.499.011266.971.598.089.394.6
Russia55.030.322.529.018.943.959.959.323.815.435.236.063.4
Chile13915716314014081.663.180.760.938.055.243.157.5
Norway71.979.363.638.746.148.642.136.934.033.438.618.343.0
Taiwan (Chinese)33.439.731.123.728.133.930.823.515.722.222.429.918.8
China35.831.724.317.326.030.622.832.027.926.826.210.115.1
South Korea29.618.315.813.315.821.515.121.418.014.420.07.314.3
Others13026019315014829619110697.7123136190198
Total650725578437472647523472345345432424504

Imports by Country

The United States (24K tons), Norway (15K tons) and Chile (10K tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fish imports to Japan, together accounting for 47% of total imports.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the biggest increases were in the United States (with a CAGR of +2.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest frozen fish suppliers to Japan were the United States ($95M), Russia ($63M) and Chile ($57M), together comprising 43% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +1.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Imports by Type

In November 2023, frozen whole fish (61K tons) constituted the largest type of frozen fish supplied to Japan, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen whole fish exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, frozen fish meat (26K tons), twofold.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of frozen whole fish was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: frozen fish meat (+1.2% per month) and frozen fish fillet (-1.1% per month).

In value terms, the most traded types of frozen fish in Japan were frozen whole fish ($284M), frozen fish fillet ($151M) and frozen fish meat ($69M).

Import Prices by Country

In November 2023, the frozen fish price stood at $4,782 per ton (CIF, Japan), standing approximately at the previous month. In general, the import price saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 11% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $6,873 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to November 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Russia ($8,338 per ton), while the price for India ($1,770 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen fish 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:

  • Prodcom 10201330 - Frozen whole salt water fish
  • Prodcom 10201360 - Frozen whole fresh water fish
  • Prodcom 10201400 - Frozen fish fillets
  • Prodcom 10201500 - Frozen fish meat without bones (excluding fillets)
  • Prodcom 10201600 - Frozen fish livers and roes

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  • 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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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

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  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    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. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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