Japan: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Japan

The Japanese chicken meat market totaled $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +70.0% against 2012 indices. Chicken meat consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Chicken Meat Production in Japan

In value terms, chicken meat production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +77.5% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

The average yield of chicken meat in Japan stood at X kg per head in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 47%. The chicken meat yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Japan expanded slightly to X heads in 2021, with an increase of 3.4% on the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the amount of animals produced attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, approx. X tons of chicken meat were exported from Japan; which is down by -46.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 18%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Cambodia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken meat exports from Japan, together accounting for 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of -0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Japan, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cambodia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cambodia (-4.5% per year) and Vietnam (-11.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, the amount of chicken meat imported into Japan rose remarkably to X tons, surging by 11% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, chicken meat imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest chicken meat supplier to Japan, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+285.9% per year) and the United States (-6.6% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Japan, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+315.3% per year) and the United States (-9.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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