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Japan - Pork (Meat Of Swine) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Nov 6, 2024

Japan's Pork Import Experiences a Slight Decline to $3.9 Billion in 2023

Japan Pork Imports

In 2023, supplies from abroad of pork decreased by -5.9% to 920K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked at 977K tons in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, pork imports shrank to $3.9B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked at $4.6B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.Japan Pork Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Pork in Japan (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
United States1,5181,4721,1661,2761,2541,2481,1991,2491,2061,030980
Canada7677767428651,0151,0571,1181,1621,142950952
Spain191339326430506534595528596768695
Mexico325340313365409426492514551563543
Denmark612675478570537510538377398363243
Chile16013899.2133120123133119132123149
Brazil0.112.311.87.86.56.620.553.158.295.9135
Netherlands70.299.283.7116119140163159158139107
Others352463294404412363375290208177119
Total3,9964,3153,5134,1664,3774,4064,6344,4504,4484,2103,923

Imports by Country

the United States (226K tons), Canada (218K tons) and Spain (171K tons) were the main suppliers of pork imports to Japan, with a combined 67% share of total imports. Mexico, Denmark, Chile, Brazil and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +106.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pork suppliers to Japan were the United States ($980M), Canada ($952M) and Spain ($695M), with a combined 67% share of total imports. Mexico, Denmark, Chile, Brazil and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +100.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

Frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases (523K tons), fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases (393K tons) and frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat (2.8K tons) were the main products of pork imports to Japan, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat (with a CAGR of +9.0%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, pork with the largest imports in Japan were frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases ($2.2B), fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases ($1.7B) and frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat ($12M), together accounting for 100% of total imports. Fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat and frozen carcases of pig meat lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 0.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the pork price stood at $4,265 per ton (CIF, Japan), approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $5,411 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Mexico ($4,434 per ton) and Canada ($4,368 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($3,912 per ton) and Spain ($4,054 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-2.1%), 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 pork 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 1035 - Pig meat

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

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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  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
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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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. 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, 2012–2024
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
    25. Yield, 2012–2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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