Japan: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese pulses market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in Japan

In value terms, pulses production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pulses in Japan amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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.

In 2022, the pulses harvested area in Japan reached X ha, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Japan

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X) were the largest markets for pulses exported from Japan worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of pulses were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Japan, together accounting for X% of total imports. The United States, Uzbekistan, the UK and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Myanmar (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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