Japan: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Japan

The Japanese durum wheat market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. Durum wheat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Production in Japan

In value terms, durum wheat production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 111% against the previous year. Durum wheat production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of durum wheat in Japan fell to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -5.1% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 36%. The durum wheat yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of durum wheat were harvested in Japan; waning by -1.7% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 3.5%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Japan

For the third consecutive year, Japan recorded growth in shipments abroad of durum wheat, which increased by 20% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 1,048% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 2,507%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Japan, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Japan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average durum wheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 495%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Philippines amounted to +52.8% per year.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Japan

Durum wheat imports into Japan contracted to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -4.5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw pronounced growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of durum wheat to Japan, with a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, durum wheat imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (0.0% per year) and the United States (+35.1% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Japan, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 2.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (0.0% per year) and the United States (+31.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average durum wheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 68% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat import price increased by +123.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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