Japan: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese vegetable market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Japan

In value terms, vegetable production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Japan amounted to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable 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 harvested area of vegetables in Japan reached X ha, almost unchanged from 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Japan

Vegetable exports from Japan surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), fourfold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Singapore ($X) constituted the largest markets for vegetable exported from Japan worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. South Korea lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetables increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), sixfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, 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: South Korea (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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