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Japan: Cream Market 2021

Cream Market Size in Japan

In 2020, the Japanese cream market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Cream Production in Japan

In value terms, cream production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Cream production peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cream Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2020, overseas shipments of cream decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the tenth consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, cream exports expanded significantly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for cream exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cream exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) totaled -X%.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) remains the key foreign market for cream exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Taiwan (Chinese) stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average cream export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese).

Cream Imports

Imports into Japan

For the tenth year in a row, Japan recorded growth in purchases abroad of cream, which increased by X% to X tons in 2020. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cream imports expanded slightly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Australia (X tons) was the main supplier of cream to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cream imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at +X%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cream to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cream import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for the UK amounted to $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of cream consumption in 2020 were China, the U.S. and Germany, together comprising 34% of global consumption. France, Norway, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Ethiopia, the UK, Iran and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.
The countries with the highest volumes of cream production in 2020 were China, the U.S. and Germany, together comprising 34% of global production. Norway, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, France, Ethiopia, South Korea, Iran, Canada and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.
In value terms, Australia constituted the largest supplier of cream to Japan, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 4.9% share of total imports.
In value terms, Taiwan Chinese) remains the key foreign market for cream exports from Japan, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, with a 4.6% share of total exports.
In 2020, the average cream export price amounted to $35,181 per ton, rising by 35% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average cream import price amounted to $437 per ton, waning by -15.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cream 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 2025.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10511210 - Milk and cream of a fat content by weight of > 6 % but . .21 %, n ot concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in immediate packings of . 2 l
  • Prodcom 10511220 - Milk and cream of a fat content by weight of > 6 % but . .21 %, n ot concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in immediate packings of > 2 l
  • Prodcom 10511230 - Milk and cream of a fat content by weight of > .21 %, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in immediate packings of . 2 l
  • Prodcom 10511240 - Milk and cream of a fat content by weight of > .21 %, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in immediate packings of > 2 l

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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

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

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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