Japan: Frozen Fruit Market 2022

Frozen Fruit Market Size in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese frozen fruit market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Fruit Production in Japan

In value terms, frozen fruit production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Fruit Exports

Exports from Japan

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of frozen fruits decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fruit exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cambodia (X tons) was the main destination for frozen fruit exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen fruit exports to Cambodia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Singapore (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cambodia amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+X% per year) and Singapore (+X% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), South Korea ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for frozen fruit exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average frozen fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Fruit Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, overseas purchases of frozen fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen fruit imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fruit imports to Japan, together accounting for X% of total imports. Egypt, the United States, Morocco, Peru, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Turkey, Italy and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Morocco (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen fruit suppliers to Japan were China ($X), Canada ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, Peru, Egypt, Morocco, Thailand, Vietnam, Italy, the Philippines, South Africa and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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