Japan: Beer Market 2024

Beer Market Size in Japan

The Japanese beer market totaled $X in 2022, surging by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. Beer consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Beer Production in Japan

In value terms, beer production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 16%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Beer Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of beer increased by 32% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 41%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beer exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main destinations of beer exports from Japan, with a combined 68% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Singapore, the United States, Hong Kong SAR, New Zealand and Russia, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +62.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for beer exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 62% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +61.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average beer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Beer Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, imports of beer into Japan soared to X tons, rising by 16% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, beer imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 20%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of beer imports to Japan, with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Belgium, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Thailand, the UK, China, Italy, Australia and Spain, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest beer suppliers to Japan were South Korea ($X), Mexico ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 44% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +9.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average beer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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