Japan: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Japan

The Japanese green bean market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Japan

In value terms, green bean production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 264%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of green beans in Japan rose to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 1.6% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 5.2%. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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 2022, the green bean harvested area in Japan stood at X ha, growing by 1.8% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable setback. The green bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of green beans were exported from Japan; approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, green bean exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Japan, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Thailand was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (0.0% per year) and Singapore (+133.5% per year).

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Thailand was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (0.0% per year) and Singapore (+55.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 a decrease of 99.9%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (-33.3%).

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of green beans decreased by -1% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Oman (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of green bean to Japan, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Oman amounted to -12.4%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Japan, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Oman amounted to -13.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -17.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Oman amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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