Japan: Cherry Market 2025

Cherry Market Size in Japan

After three years of growth, the Japanese cherry market decreased by -16.8% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cherry Production in Japan

In value terms, cherry production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 32%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cherry yield in Japan rose notably to X tons per ha, picking up by 15% on the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cherries production in Japan stood at X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cherry Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of cherries exported from Japan skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 351% on 2021. In general, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cherry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X kg), Singapore (X kg) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X kg) were the main destinations of cherry exports from Japan, with a combined 75% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +47.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry exported from Japan were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined 80% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +35.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure 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 foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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) (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cherry Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of cherries decreased by -59.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cherry to Japan, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), tenfold. New Zealand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -15.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+33.0% per year) and New Zealand (+10.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries to Japan, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at -11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+34.3% per year) and New Zealand (+6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 41% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Canada ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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