Japan: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Japan

For the sixth year in a row, the Japanese tomato market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -0.1% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Japan

In value terms, tomato production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tomatoes in Japan was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 2.6%. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of tomatoes were harvested in Japan; remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 0.8%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of tomatoes exported from Japan skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 17% compared with 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 204%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 272%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Japan, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR totaled +60.5%.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Japan, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR amounted to +56.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -12.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached 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 country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (-2.7%).

Tomato Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of tomatoes decreased by -25.4% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Japan, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), sixfold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea stood at +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+17.1% per year) and Mexico (+21.0% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Japan, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Korea amounted to +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+21.1% per year) and Mexico (+19.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 9.9%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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