Japan: Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Market 2024

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Market Size in Japan

After two years of decline, the Japanese fruit-preparation industrial machinery market increased by 5.2% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -26.1% against 2018 indices. Fruit-preparation industrial machinery consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Production in Japan

In value terms, fruit-preparation industrial machinery production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 -25.1% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 37%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Exports

Exports from Japan

Fruit-preparation industrial machinery exports from Japan shrank to X units in 2021, reducing by -7.9% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit-preparation industrial machinery exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main destinations of fruit-preparation industrial machinery exports from Japan, with a combined 38% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +38.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for industrial machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables exports from Japan, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled -2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+2.7% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit-preparation industrial machinery export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -12.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 17%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Fiji ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Imports

Imports into Japan

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of industrial machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables increased by 32% to X units in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit-preparation industrial machinery imports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), South Korea (X units) and Switzerland (X units) were the main suppliers of fruit-preparation industrial machinery imports to Japan, together comprising 62% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, the United States, Belgium and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +17.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit-preparation industrial machinery suppliers to Japan were the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 56% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +29.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit-preparation industrial machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -28.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, fruit-preparation industrial machinery import price increased by +42.4% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Switzerland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+26.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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