Japan: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Japan

The Japanese lettuce and chicory market rose slightly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.9% against 2020 indices. Lettuce and chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Japan

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 111%. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Japan fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lettuce and chicory harvested area in Japan contracted to X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, exports of lettuce and chicory from Japan contracted markedly to X tons, reducing by -28.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 321% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 107% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from Japan, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to -7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+2.4% per year) and Singapore (-22.1% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) remains the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from Japan, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Taiwan (Chinese) totaled -4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+4.4% per year) and Singapore (-31.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -18.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 110%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, imports of lettuce and chicory into Japan declined remarkably to X tons, falling by -16.6% on 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory supplier to Japan, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-10.8% per year) and Mexico (-5.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Mexico ($X) constituted the largest lettuce and chicory suppliers to Japan, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of -2.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -3.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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