Japan: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2025

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Japan

The Japanese preserved and frozen vegetable market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables (preserved, frozen) increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +50.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Japan, with a combined 65% share of total exports. Singapore, the UK, Australia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +31.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved and frozen vegetable exported from Japan were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 62% of total exports. Singapore, the UK, Thailand and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +22.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average preserved and frozen vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -9.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 the UK (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports into Japan

In 2022, preserved and frozen vegetable imports into Japan totaled X tons, increasing by 10% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of preserved and frozen vegetable to Japan, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved and frozen vegetable imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Belgium (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 the United States stood at -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+3.8% per year) and Belgium (+13.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest preserved and frozen vegetable suppliers to Japan were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 83% of total imports. Canada, the Netherlands, Thailand and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +37.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved and frozen vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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