Japan: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in Japan

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Japanese persimmon market, when its value decreased by -0.3% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild reduction. Persimmon consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Persimmon Production in Japan

In value terms, persimmon production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of persimmons in Japan rose to X tons per ha in 2021, with an increase of 2.8% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 14%. The persimmon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the 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.

The persimmon harvested area in Japan was estimated at X ha in 2021, leveling off at 2020. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a slight descent. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to persimmon production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, shipments abroad of persimmons decreased by -11.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -22.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the main destinations of persimmon exports from Japan, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +59.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for persimmon exported from Japan were Hong Kong SAR ($X), Thailand ($X) and Singapore ($X), together accounting for 94% of total exports.

Singapore, with a CAGR of +60.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 persimmon export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 19%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of persimmons, when their volume decreased by -57% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 69%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon imports fell significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the main suppliers of persimmon imports to Japan.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the United States (with a CAGR of +79.7%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) and New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest persimmon suppliers to Japan.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +65.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average persimmon import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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