Japan: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in Japan

The Japanese spinach market stood at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Spinach consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Spinach Production in Japan

In value terms, spinach production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Spinach production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of spinach in Japan fell slightly to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, the yield saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 3.3%. The spinach yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 spinach harvested area in Japan amounted to X ha, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to spinach production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Spinach Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, exports of spinach from Japan surged to X tons, picking up by 25% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 852%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, spinach exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 710% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for spinach exports from Japan, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, spinach exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X kg), threefold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore amounted to +61.9%.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for spinach exports from Japan, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 32% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore stood at +69.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average spinach export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore amounted to $X per ton.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Spinach Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2016, overseas purchases of spinach increased by 100% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, spinach imports skyrocketed to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2016, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest spinach supplier to Japan, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, spinach imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Australia (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled +56.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+10,560.0% per year) and Australia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spinach to Japan, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +24.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+35,986.4% per year) and Australia (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average spinach import price stood at $X per ton in 2016, picking up by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, faced a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2016, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+238.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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