Japan: Vegetable Product Market 2025

Vegetable Product Market Size in Japan

The Japanese vegetable product market rose to $X in 2022, growing by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Product Production in Japan

In value terms, vegetable product production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average vegetable product yield in Japan rose to X tons per ha, picking up by 1.6% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 28%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable product 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.

The vegetable product harvested area in Japan declined to X ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. The vegetable product harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Japan

Vegetable product exports from Japan fell rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by -33.9% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 280% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable product exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 387% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable product exports from Japan, together accounting for 71% of total exports. Vietnam, Poland, Hong Kong SAR and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +104.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for vegetable product exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Australia, Vietnam, Hong Kong SAR and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

Among the main countries of destination, Australia, with a CAGR of +107.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average vegetable product export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 28%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Vietnam (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetable products increased by 6.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), China (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable product imports to Japan, together comprising 83% of total imports. Thailand, Myanmar and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of +232.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable product suppliers to Japan were South Africa ($X), China ($X) and Thailand ($X), together accounting for 84% of total imports. Myanmar, Italy and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.2%.

Among the main suppliers, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +154.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 9.9% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($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 (+21.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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