Japan: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2024

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Japan

The Japanese market for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. 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.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Japan

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Frozen, dried and smoked fish production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports from Japan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of frozen, dried and smoked fish, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Egypt, Indonesia, the Philippines, Nigeria, the United States, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, Fiji, South Korea and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen, dried and smoked fish exported from Japan were the United States ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Taiwan (Chinese), Egypt, Indonesia, the Philippines, Nigeria, South Korea, Malaysia, Fiji and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of frozen, dried and smoked fish increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen, dried and smoked fish imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports. Russia, India, China, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Argentina and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish suppliers to Japan were the United States ($X), Chile ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Norway, Vietnam, China, Taiwan (Chinese), India, Indonesia, Canada, South Korea, Argentina and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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