Japan: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese cereal market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cereal Production in Japan

In value terms, cereal production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average cereal yield in Japan reduced modestly to X tons per ha, waning by X% against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then fell in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the cereal harvested area in Japan reached X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereals decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereal exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 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 cereal exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cereal exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Samoa (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Japan

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of cereals increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereal imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cereal to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cereal imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Australia (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cereal import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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