Japan: Chestnut Market 2025

Chestnut Market Size in Japan

The Japanese chestnut market shrank slightly to $X in 2021, falling by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chestnut Production in Japan

In value terms, chestnut production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 83%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of chestnuts in Japan contracted modestly to X kg per ha, which is down by -4.6% against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The chestnut yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of chestnuts production in Japan stood at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a slight decline. The chestnut harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chestnut Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, shipments abroad of chestnuts increased by 37% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 222% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chestnut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 212% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for chestnut exports from Japan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled -3.2%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at -2.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chestnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 42% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 61%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +1.0% per year.

Chestnut Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of chestnuts, when their volume increased by 10% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chestnut imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 10%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main chestnut supplier to Japan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -10.6%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chestnut to Japan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -11.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chestnut import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 27%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -1.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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