Japan: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Japan

The Japanese cabbage market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, surging by 6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Cabbage consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Japan

In value terms, cabbage production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average cabbage yield in Japan totaled X tons per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Japan; remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 1.2% against the previous year. The cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Japan

For the fourth year in a row, Japan recorded growth in shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas, which increased by 6% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 135%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, cabbage exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 135%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Japan, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at +21.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+42.2% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.5% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Japan, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at +22.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+36.7% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage export price decreased by -30.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 55%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -51.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 133%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of cabbage to Japan, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 0.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -11.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Japan, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -14.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -49.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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