Japan: Paddy Rice Market 2025

Paddy Rice Market Size in Japan

The Japanese paddy rice market dropped to $X in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paddy Rice Production in Japan

In value terms, paddy rice production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 33%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average paddy rice yield in Japan reduced to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The paddy rice harvested area in Japan amounted to X ha in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 0.3% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the paddy rice harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Paddy Rice Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, the amount of paddy rice exported from Japan reduced sharply to X tons, waning by -88% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,465% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paddy rice exports declined notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 491%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for paddy rice exports from Japan, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, paddy rice exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cambodia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +20.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cambodia (-5.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-10.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for paddy rice exported from Japan were Germany ($X), Cambodia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 67% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese) and Canada, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paddy rice export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Samoa (+44.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paddy Rice Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, imports of paddy rice into Japan fell to X tons, which is down by -5.3% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,334% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paddy rice imports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 771%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest paddy rice supplier to Japan, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, paddy rice imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sri Lanka (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (+124.6% per year) and Brazil (-95.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paddy rice to Japan, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at -13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (+33.8% per year) and Brazil (-95.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paddy rice import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 41%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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