Japan: Nuts Market 2025

Nuts Market Size in Japan

The Japanese nuts market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild curtailment. Nuts consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Nuts Production in Japan

In value terms, nuts production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average nuts yield in Japan reached X kg per ha, growing by X% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average nuts yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The nuts harvested area in Japan reached X ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to nuts production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nuts Exports

Exports from Japan

Nuts exports from Japan dropped to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nuts exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for nuts exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, nuts exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average nuts export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, nuts export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%).

Nuts Imports

Imports into Japan

Nuts imports into Japan dropped to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nuts imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Australia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of nuts imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports. South Africa, Iran, Kenya and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Australia ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the largest nuts suppliers to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Iran, Kenya and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, 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 nuts import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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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