Japan: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Japan

The Japanese citrus fruit market reached $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in Japan

In value terms, citrus fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Japan totaled X tons per ha, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average citrus fruit yield remained 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.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Japan expanded slightly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of citrus fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Singapore (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume 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 Singapore (X% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Singapore ($X) were the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Japan worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Malaysia, Vietnam, Canada and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Japan

For the sixth year in a row, Japan recorded decline in purchases abroad of citrus fruits, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Australia (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Chile, Turkey, Israel and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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