Japan: Prepared Frozen Vegetable Market 2022

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Market Size in Japan

The Japanese prepared frozen vegetable market rose modestly to $X in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Production in Japan

In value terms, prepared frozen vegetable production surged to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Prepared frozen vegetable production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2020, overseas shipments of frozen vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (prepared or preserved) decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2019, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, prepared frozen vegetable exports fell markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of prepared frozen vegetable exports from Japan, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Taiwan (Chinese), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for prepared frozen vegetable exported from Japan worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese) saw 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 2020, the average prepared frozen vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Imports

Imports into Japan

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of frozen vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (prepared or preserved) decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, prepared frozen vegetable imports fell to $X in 2020. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, China (X tons) constituted the largest prepared frozen vegetable supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, prepared frozen vegetable imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+X% per year) and Thailand (-X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared frozen vegetable to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average prepared frozen vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, prepared frozen vegetable import price decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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