Japan: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese berry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Berry Production in Japan

In value terms, berry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of berries in Japan reached X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of berries in Japan stood at X ha, leveling off at the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Berry Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, exports of berries from Japan soared to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, berry exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Berry Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of berries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of berry to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), fourfold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of berries to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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