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Japan: Carob Market 2025

Carob Market Size in Japan

The Japanese carob market declined markedly to $X in 2022, reducing by -43.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. Carob consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Carob Production in Japan

In value terms, carob production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 19%. Carob production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of carob in Japan totaled less than X kg per ha, leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 carob in Japan amounted to less than X ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Carob Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of carob were exported from Japan; increasing by 644% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carob exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a deep downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for carob exports from Japan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland amounted to -12.3%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland totaled -10.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carob export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -9.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 51%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Poland amounted to +1.7% per year.

Carob Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of carob was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, faced a sharp decline. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carob imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest carob supplier to Japan, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, carob imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Cyprus (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +17.2%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) and Cyprus ($X) were the largest carob suppliers to Japan.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +22.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average carob import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 59% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the price for Italy amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carob in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of carob consumption in 2020 were Portugal, Italy and Turkey, with a combined 51% share of global consumption. Morocco, Greece, Vietnam, Cyprus, France, Algeria, Switzerland, Lebanon and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

What are the largest producers of carob in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of carob production in 2020 were Portugal, Italy and Morocco, together accounting for 57% of global production. Turkey, Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

What are the leading suppliers of carob to Japan?

In value terms, Italy constituted the largest supplier of carob to Japan.

What are the leading importers of carob from Japan?

In value terms, Poland remains the key foreign market for carob exports from Japan.

What is the average export price for carob in Japan?

In 2020, the average carob export price amounted to $1,340 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for carob in Japan?

The average carob import price stood at $1,392 per ton in 2020, surging by 1.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carob market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 461 - Carobs

Country coverage:

Japan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024