Japan: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Japan

The Japanese apple market shrank to $X in 2021, reducing by -5.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Production in Japan

In value terms, apple production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of apples in Japan fell to X tons per ha in 2021, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 10% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the average apple yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in Japan dropped modestly to X ha, waning by -3.1% on 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with a decrease of -0.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, exports of apples from Japan surged to X tons, growing by 40% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 113% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, apple exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Japan, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to +14.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+31.9% per year) and Thailand (+15.6% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Japan, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Taiwan (Chinese) stood at +13.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+25.3% per year) and Thailand (+9.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 18%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Apple Imports

Imports into Japan

For the third year in a row, Japan recorded growth in supplies from abroad of apples, which increased by 11% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 121%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, apple imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 119% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, New Zealand (X tons) was the main apple supplier to Japan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from New Zealand amounted to +17.8%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Japan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand stood at +16.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +16.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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