Japan: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Japan

The Japanese dog and cat food market expanded markedly to $X in 2021, picking up by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Dog and cat food consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Japan

In value terms, dog and cat food production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Japan

In 2021, approx. X tons of dog and cat food were exported from Japan; rising by 30% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of dog and cat food exports from Japan, with a combined 94% share of total exports. Singapore and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +95.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dog and cat food exported from Japan were South Korea ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), together comprising 95% of total exports. Singapore and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 3%.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +97.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dog and cat food export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were 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 (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Japan

In 2021, purchases abroad of dog and cat food increased by 1.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dog and cat food to Japan, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, dog and cat food imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand stood at -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-10.8% per year) and China (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dog and cat food to Japan, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.3% per year) and the United States (-11.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dog and cat food import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 7.8%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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