Japan: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Japan

The Japanese orange market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by -7.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Orange Production in Japan

In value terms, orange production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of oranges in Japan stood at X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1.3%. Over the period under review, the average orange yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The orange harvested area in Japan contracted modestly to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 3.6%. The orange harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Orange Exports

Exports from Japan

Orange exports from Japan skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, picking up by 147% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 224%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, orange exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 314%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of orange exports from Japan, together comprising 88% of total exports.

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 +25.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Singapore ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) were the largest markets for orange exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Singapore, with a CAGR of +17.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average orange export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a 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 Oman (+67.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orange Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of oranges decreased by -13.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, orange imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of orange imports to Japan, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +20,161.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Australia ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest orange suppliers to Japan, together comprising 98% of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +3,211.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 18%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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