Japan: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese fruit and berry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in Japan

In value terms, fruit and berry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits and berries in Japan fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit and berry yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. 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 fruits and berries were harvested in Japan; flattening at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Japan

Fruit and berry exports from Japan was estimated at X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from Japan worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of fruits and berries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Philippines (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit and berry to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from the Philippines exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by New Zealand (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Philippines amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and New Zealand (X% per year).

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits and berries to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Philippines amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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