Alliaceous vegetables market in Japan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for alliaceous vegetables in Japan showed notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. It grew from 2,071 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 2,236 thousand tons in 2019, before declining to 2,129 thousand tons in 2020 and further to 1,913 thousand tons in 2021. The decrease in 2020 was accompanied by a significant jump in exports to 46 thousand tons, a shift likely driven by the Japanese government's announcement of new fruit and vegetable export targets that year, which aimed to boost overseas sales. The market partially recovered to 2,071 thousand tons in 2022 but contracted again to 1,986 thousand tons in 2023.

In the later part of the period, import volumes for alliaceous vegetables rose from 325 thousand tons in 2023 to 356 thousand tons in 2024 and are projected to reach 401 thousand tons in 2025, while exports remained minimal. This increase in imports occurred alongside market developments such as a tripling of broccoli prices in May 2024, which affected consumer purchasing patterns for vegetables. Furthermore, factors highlighted for 2025 include expanding demand for cut vegetables and facility-grown produce, strengthened partnerships between large processors like Salad Club and hundreds of producer groups, and the advancement of climate change adaptation measures in production and distribution.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Japan

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Japan ranked 13th globally in the production of alliaceous vegetables.

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

Japan's production of alliaceous vegetables declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 1 613 K t, marking a significant drop of 14.0% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 4.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 1 878 K t, and the largest increase occurred that same year at 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Japan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Japan

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 21-fold difference between these extremes. In 2021, Japan exported 7.0 K t of alliaceous vegetables, representing a sharp year-over-year decrease of 84.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 45.9 K t, while the largest increase took place in 2019 with a surge of 378.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Asia, not elsewhere specified, was the primary destination for exports in kind, capturing 81.5% of total flows, with the remainder distributed across other markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over this period. The lowest export value was in 2018, rising to a peak in 2020, reflecting a 10.4-fold gap. In 2021, Japan's cross-border shipments of alliaceous vegetables reached 3.9 M $ US, indicating a steep year-over-year decline of 73.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 15.0 M $ US, and the largest increase occurred that year with a jump of 282.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Asia, not elsewhere specified, and South Korea together dominated the export markets in value terms, jointly accounting for 82.5% of total flows, while other countries made up the residual share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2021

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Japan

Imports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, Japan's imports of alliaceous vegetables increased. In 2021, imports totaled 306.7 K t, up by 2.7% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 20.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 298.8 K t, and the largest decline occurred that year with a drop of 18.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Throughout 2018-2021, imports in kind were heavily concentrated on China, which accounted for 94.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Japan in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decrease, Japan's imports of alliaceous vegetables from abroad rose. In 2021, imports amounted to 259.9 M $ US, increasing by 18.7% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 218.9 M $ US, and the largest decline occurred that year with a reduction of 14.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, China dominated the partner structure for imports in value terms, consistently representing 91.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Japan in value, 2018-2021