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Carrots and turnips 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 2022, the Japanese market for fresh carrots and turnips experienced notable fluctuations. Volume gradually declined from 685 thousand tons in 2018 to 670 thousand tons in 2020, rose sharply to 710 thousand tons in 2021, then fell again to 652 thousand tons in 2022.

A stabilization occurred in 2023, with the market reaching 656 thousand tons. This shift aligned with the reclassification of COVID-19 to a lower-risk category in May 2023, which revived domestic mobility and expanded the foodservice sector. The recovery of inbound tourism and restaurant menu adjustments in response to higher prices supported demand for fresh vegetables.

Subsequent industry dynamics were influenced by a focus on inbound tourism, with multilingual menus and retro-concept dining gaining prominence ahead of the Osaka Expo 2025. Concurrently, broader consumer price inflation for fresh foods and regulatory changes such as the 2023 alcohol tax reform created a shifting environment for related food and beverage segments.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 carrots and turnips in Japan

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Japan ranked 14th globally in carrot and turnip production.

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Japan produced 635.5 K t of carrots and turnips, marking a moderate year-over-year increase of 8.5%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 10.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.4%. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	(1.5%)	8.5%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports carrots and turnips from Japan

Exports in kind, K t

Japan's carrot and turnip exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volume reached 0.1 K t, down 10.0% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 56.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -24.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(51.4%)	(0.4%)	(10.0%)	(24.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Asia (not elsewhere specified) and Hong Kong dominated Japan's carrot and turnip exports in volume, together accounting for 81.9% of total flows, while other destinations contributed smaller shares individually.

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

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 72 K $ US and peaked in 2020 at 222 K $ US, representing a 3.1-fold variation. In 2021, Japan exported 166 K $ US of carrots and turnips, a 25.1% decrease from 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 49.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 208.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.3%)	208.8%	(25.1%)	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Hong Kong (51.2% of export value), Asia (not elsewhere specified) (26.6% of export value), and Singapore (14.8% of export value) consistently remained the main destinations for Japan's carrot and turnip exports in value terms, together accounting for 92.6% of total flows.

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 carrots and turnips to Japan

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Japan imported 74.7 K t of carrots and turnips, an 11.5% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 32.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.2%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 25.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 1.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.0%)	1.8%	(11.5%)	(12.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China was the nearly exclusive supplier of carrots and turnips to Japan, accounting for 91.4% of total imports in volume.

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 cross-border shipments of carrots and turnips increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 34 668 K $ US, showing a small year-over-year gain of 3.0%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 37%, with a CAGR of -14.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 29 759 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 46.0%, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 13.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.0%)	13.1%	3.0%	(14.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China absorbed 86.2% of the total value of carrot and turnip imports to Japan, with the remainder distributed across a wide range of smaller destinations.

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