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Japan: Green Coffee Market 2025

Green Coffee Market Size in Japan

The Japanese green coffee market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 25% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of coffee (green) decreased by -74.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 514%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green coffee exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,901%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X kg) was the main destination for green coffee exports from Japan, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, green coffee exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Macao SAR (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at +60.7%.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Macao SAR ($X) were the largest markets for green coffee exported from Japan worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +22.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green coffee export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -60.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 381% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Macao SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+28.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, green coffee imports into Japan fell to X tons, declining by -3.2% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main suppliers of green coffee imports to Japan, together comprising 68% of total imports. Ethiopia, Guatemala, Indonesia and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ethiopia (with a CAGR of +9.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest green coffee suppliers to Japan were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined 59% share of total imports. Ethiopia, Guatemala, Tanzania and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Ethiopia, with a CAGR of +11.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green coffee import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 41% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for coffee (green) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of green coffee consumption in 2021 were the United States, Brazil and Germany, with a combined 32% share of global consumption. Italy, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, Ethiopia, Colombia, Spain, France, Russia and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

What are the largest producers of coffee (green) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of green coffee production in 2021 were Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia, with a combined 56% share of global production. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Ethiopia, Honduras, Peru, India, Uganda, Guatemala, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mexico and Nicaragua, which together accounted for a further 33%.

What are the leading suppliers of coffee (green) to Japan?

In value terms, Brazil, Colombia and Vietnam appeared to be the largest green coffee suppliers to Japan, together accounting for 66% of total imports. Guatemala, Ethiopia, Indonesia and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

What is the average export price for coffee (green) in Japan?

The average green coffee export price stood at $4,373 per ton in 2021, declining by -70.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for coffee (green) in Japan?

The average green coffee import price stood at $2,962 per ton in 2021, rising by 9.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the green coffee market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 656 - Coffee green

Country coverage:

Japan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024