Japan: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Japan

The Japanese asparagus market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a slight decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Asparagus Production in Japan

In value terms, asparagus production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 218% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of asparagus in Japan declined slightly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 8.2%. The asparagus yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of asparagus were harvested in Japan; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 0.8%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to asparagus production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of asparagus exported from Japan shrank significantly to X kg, reducing by -79.9% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X kg in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, asparagus exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X kg) was the main destination for asparagus exports from Japan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore amounted to +6.3%.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) also remains the key foreign market for asparagus exports from Japan.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore amounted to +20.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a buoyant increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Singapore.

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to +136.8% per year.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into Japan

For the fourth year in a row, Japan recorded decline in purchases abroad of asparagus, which decreased by -21.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, asparagus imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) was the main asparagus supplier to Japan, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, asparagus imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), more than tenfold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico amounted to -3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-14.8% per year) and Peru (-17.2% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of asparagus to Japan, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico amounted to -2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-15.5% per year) and Peru (-18.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 4.2%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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