Japan: Dried Apricot Market 2020

Dried Apricot Market Size in Japan

The revenue of the dried apricot market in Japan amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, dried apricot consumption continues to indicate an abrupt reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the dried apricot market reached its maximum level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Dried Apricot Production in Japan

In 2017, approx. X kg of dried apricots were produced in Japan; flattening at the previous year. In general, dried apricot production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Dried Apricot Exports from Japan

In 2017, the amount of dried apricots exported from Japan amounted to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, dried apricot exports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the dried apricot exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, dried apricot exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, dried apricot exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. Japan exports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Dried Apricot Exports by Country from Japan

Turkey dominates dried apricot exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Afghanistan (X tons), constituting X% share of total exports. France (X tons) held the minor share of total exports.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of dried apricots exports. At the same time, Afghanistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, France (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Turkey increased by X% percentage points, while Afghanistan (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest dried apricot supplier from Japan, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Turkey, dried apricot exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Dried Apricot Export Prices by Country in Japan

In 2017, the dried apricot export price in Japan amounted to $X per kg, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for dried apricots attained its peak figure level in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was France ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Turkey (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Dried Apricot Imports into Japan

In 2017, approx. X tons of dried apricots were imported into Japan; growing by X% against the previous year. In general, dried apricot imports continue to indicate a measured contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the dried apricot imports reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, dried apricot imports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, dried apricot imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the dried apricot imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Dried Apricot Imports by Country into Japan

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), followed by the UK (X tons), Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main importers of dried apricots, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Kazakhstan (X tons), Australia (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Algeria (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Russia, Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Ukraine, Japan, Egypt and Iraq, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries , Algeria (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Apricot Import Prices by Country in Japan

The dried apricot import price in Japan stood at $X per ton in 2017, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for dried apricots attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the import prices for dried apricots stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Russia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform