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Japan - Leeks and Other Alliaceous Vegetables - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Japan: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Japan

The Japanese leek market contracted to $X in 2022, reducing by -9.4% 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). Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable contraction. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exported from Japan expanded significantly to X tons, increasing by 6.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 338%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 289% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X kg) were the main destinations of leek exports from Japan.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +45.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for leek exported from Japan were Singapore ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a combined 99.9% share of total exports.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +50.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -16.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 129%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Leek Imports

Imports into Japan

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by 2.1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of leek to Japan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -1.6%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Japan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -2.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -0.8% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the world?

Indonesia remains the largest leek consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, leek consumption in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Turkey, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France, with a 7.3% share.

What are the largest producers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the world?

The country with the largest volume of leek production was Indonesia, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 6.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Japan?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of leek to Japan.

What are the leading importers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables from Japan?

In value terms, the largest markets for leek exported from Japan were Hong Kong SAR, Singapore and Taiwan Chinese), with a combined 72% share of total exports. Thailand, Macao SAR, Germany and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

What is the average export price for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Japan?

The average leek export price stood at $4,232 per ton in 2021, which is down by -22.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Japan?

The average leek import price stood at $1,607 per ton in 2021, increasing by 26% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the leek market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 407 - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables

Country coverage:

Japan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023