Japan: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in Japan

The revenue of the vegetable market in Japan amounted to $X in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the vegetable market attained their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the vegetable market failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Production in Japan

Vegetable production in Japan totaled X tons in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable production continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the vegetable production reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Vegetable output in Japan indicated a slight descent, which was largely conditioned by a mild drop of the harvested area and a slight slump in yield figures.

In 2017, average vegetable yield in Japan amounted to X ton per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, vegetable yield continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Japan vegetable yield peaked of X ton per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Japan; approximately equating the previous year. In general, vegetable harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached its maximum of X ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports from Japan

Vegetable exports from Japan amounted to X tons in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Japan exports peaked of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, vegetable exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. Japan exports peaked of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Exports by Country from Japan

The exports of the four major exporters of vegetables, namely the Netherlands, Mexico, Spain and China, represented more than third of total export. It was followed by France (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons), together committing X% share of total exports. India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Japan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the U.S., France, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Germany, India, Egypt and Japan, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , China (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in Japan

The vegetable export price in Japan stood at $X per ton in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable export price continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for vegetables reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the export prices for vegetables stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Italy ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports into Japan

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Japan; leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a temperate growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the vegetable imports reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, the total imports indicated a measured growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. Japan imports peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Imports by Country into Japan

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the main importers of vegetables, together constituting X% of total imports. The following importers - Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. France, Spain, the UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Belgium (-X%), the Netherlands (-X%) and the U.S. (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries , the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in Japan

The vegetable import price in Japan stood at $X per ton in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for vegetables reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the import prices for vegetables stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform