Japan: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese root and tuber market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in Japan

In value terms, root and tuber production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Japan amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average root and tuber yield remained 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 total area harvested in terms of roots and tubers production in Japan stood at X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, root and tuber exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from Japan, together accounting for X% of total exports. Thailand, Singapore and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Thailand, Singapore and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Singapore ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were imported into Japan; shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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