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Asparagus market in Japan

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Japanese fresh asparagus market volume contracted from 37 327 tons to 30 345 tons. This decline was primarily driven by a sustained drop in imports, which more than halved from 10 827 tons to 5 747 tons over the period. Domestic production remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 26 000 tons, which partially offset the overall market shrinkage.

The import reduction coincided with strengthening consumer preference for safe and reliable domestically grown produce. The adoption of smart agriculture, including vacuum cooling technology for freshness preservation, enhanced the efficiency and competitiveness of local farmers. Concurrently, the import mix shifted significantly: shipments from Mexico gained share while supplies from China dwindled.

Agricultural policy promoting asparagus cultivation as a crop for converted rice paddies provided further support to domestic output. However, these developments were insufficient to counter the sharp import downturn, particularly in 2022 and 2023 when inbound shipments fell by 22% and 18%, respectively, leading to a continued contraction of the total market volume.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Japan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Japan in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Japan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production asparagus in Japan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Japan held the 8th position globally in asparagus production.

Top producers of asparagus, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of asparagus, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Japan's asparagus production declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 25 200 tons, representing a 5.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 4.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 26 800 tons, when output increased by 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	(0.4%)	(5.6%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports asparagus from Japan

Exports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Hong Kong and Singapore were the primary markets for Japan's asparagus exports in volume terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore and Hong Kong dominated Japan's asparagus exports in value terms, collectively representing 100.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports asparagus to Japan

Imports in kind, t

Japan's asparagus imports fell for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 9 037 tons, showing a modest 2.9% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports dropped by 16.5%, with an average annual decline rate of 5.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.4%)	(5.1%)	(2.9%)	(5.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Mexico was the main supplier of asparagus to Japan, accounting for 77.1% of total import volume, while the remainder came from various other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Japan's asparagus import value declined for the third year running. In 2021, imports reached 52 987 thousand US dollars, down 7.6% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value decreased by 20.9%, with an average annual reduction of 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.2%)	(5.7%)	(7.6%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Mexico accounted for 72.8% of Japan's total asparagus import value, with the remaining share distributed among numerous other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io