Japan: Fruit Market 2025

Fruit Market Size in Japan

The Japanese fruit market fell modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in Japan

In value terms, fruit production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Japan contracted slightly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared 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 yield failed to regain momentum. 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 were harvested in Japan; almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a mild decline. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of fruits exported from Japan reached X tons, picking up by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped 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 exports from Japan, together comprising X% 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) appeared to be the largest markets for fruit exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. 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 Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Philippines (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from the Philippines exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), eightfold. New Zealand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Philippines stood at 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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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