Japan: Canned Meat Market 2025

Canned Meat Market Size in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese canned meat market decreased by -1.7% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Canned meat consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Canned Meat Production in Japan

In value terms, canned meat production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Canned meat production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, overseas shipments of canned meat increased by 0.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 195%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for canned meat exports from Japan, with a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines (X tons), with a 3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at +19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+126.8% per year) and Vietnam (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for canned meat exports from Japan, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at +26.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+109.0% per year) and Vietnam (+16.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average canned meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 Vietnam (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of canned meat, when their volume increased by 0.8% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canned meat imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 15%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned meat imports to Japan, together comprising 92% of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark and Canada, which together accounted for a further 2.8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +13.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest canned meat suppliers to Japan were Thailand ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 92% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark and Canada, which together accounted for a further 2.3%.

Among the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +9.5%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average canned meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 1.9%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Thailand ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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