Dried shelled peas market in Japan

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Japanese dried shelled peas market grew from 18 064 t to 19 674 t. This expansion was supported by rising consumer interest in health and plant-based proteins, with trends like veganism, sustainability awareness, and the use of pea protein in meat alternatives stimulating demand.

The market contracted sharply from 2021, falling to 16 602 t that year and to 12 722 t by 2023. This decline coincided with supply chain adjustments prompted by anticipated U.S. tariff changes, which led importers to reconsider procurement strategies and increase sourcing from domestic producers, though local production remained limited.

Import volumes, which account for most market supply, followed a similar pattern: after peaking at 18 563 t in 2020, they dropped to 11 634 t in 2023 before recovering to 13 922 t in 2025, indicating a partial rebound from the earlier downturn.

Production dried shelled peas in Japan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried shelled peas, 2018-2021

Japan's production of dried shelled peas fell for the second year in a row. In 2019, output reached its highest level at 1 119 tonnes. By 2021, production had dropped to 1 099 tonnes, marking a 1.1% decrease from the previous year. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, though it was minimal at 0.0%.

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

Exports dried shelled peas from Japan

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant volatility during this period. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point, while 2020 saw the peak—creating a fivefold difference between these extremes. By 2021, Japan's dried shelled peas exports had fallen sharply to just 5 tonnes, representing a 66.7% drop compared to 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand and the United States dominated Japan's dried shelled peas exports in volume, together accounting for 88.9% of the total. The remaining exports were spread across various other countries, though these markets played a smaller role.

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, K $ US

Japan's dried shelled peas exports in value terms grew significantly over the 2018-2021 period, rising by 343.7% overall with an average annual growth rate of 64.3%. In 2021, export value reached 15 thousand US dollars, up 10.4% from the previous year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Thailand and China were the primary markets for Japan's dried shelled peas in value terms, jointly absorbing 84.7% of total export revenue. The rest was distributed among smaller, more diverse markets.

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

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

Imports dried shelled peas to Japan

Imports in kind, t

After rising for two consecutive years, Japan's imports of dried shelled peas in volume declined. The peak occurred in 2020 at 18 563 tonnes, following a 4.9% increase in 2019. By 2021, imports had fallen to 15 509 tonnes, down 16.5% from 2020. Over the entire 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 8.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom were the main sources of dried shelled peas imports to Japan in volume terms. Canada supplied 41.1%, the United States 26.1%, and the United Kingdom 18.0%, together making up 85.2% of total imports.

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, K $ US

Japan's dried shelled peas imports in value terms declined after two years of growth. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 17 759 thousand US dollars, following an 8.8% increase that year. In 2021, imports dropped to 15 thousand US dollars, down 15.4% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, overall imports fell by 2.3%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 0.8%.

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

During the 2018-2021 period, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom remained the key suppliers of dried shelled peas to Japan in value terms. The United States accounted for 36.1% of import value, Canada for 30.6%, and the United Kingdom for 15.8%, collectively representing 82.5% of total imports.

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

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