Japan: Frozen Poultry Liver Market 2025

Frozen Poultry Liver Market Size in Japan

The Japanese frozen poultry liver market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Poultry Liver Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of frozen poultry livers and offal exported from Japan fell markedly to X tons, waning by -40.5% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 18%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for frozen poultry liver exports from Japan, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen poultry liver exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cambodia (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at -6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cambodia (-14.1% per year) and Vietnam (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen poultry livers and offal exports from Japan, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cambodia ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR amounted to -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cambodia (-19.7% per year) and Vietnam (-12.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen poultry liver export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cambodia ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Poultry Liver Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of frozen poultry livers and offal imported into Japan contracted to X tons, which is down by -4.2% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen poultry liver to Japan, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen poultry liver imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+14.9% per year) and the United States (-8.9% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen poultry livers and offal to Japan, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+14.0% per year) and the United States (-9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen poultry liver import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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