Japan: Dairy Produce Market 2025

Dairy Produce Market Size in Japan

The Japanese dairy produce market totaled $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dairy Produce Production in Japan

In value terms, dairy produce production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Dairy produce production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Dairy Produce Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of dairy produce were exported from Japan; growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dairy produce exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main destinations of dairy produce exports from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Singapore ($X) constituted the largest markets for dairy produce exported from Japan worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 dairy produce export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 the Philippines (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dairy Produce Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of dairy produce decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dairy produce imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Australia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of dairy produce imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Australia ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest dairy produce suppliers to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, France, Germany, Denmark and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dairy produce import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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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