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Leguminous vegetables market in Japan

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables in Japan increased from 80.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 81.4 thousand tons in 2020. This growth coincided with the revision of the Wholesale Market Law, which initiated major transformations in fresh food distribution, including the relocation to the Toyosu Market, improving supply chain efficiency. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sharp decline in food service and institutional demand, but a rise in at-home consumption kept the overall market volume stable.

After peaking in 2020, the market contracted, falling to 64.5 thousand tons by 2023. This decline was partly driven by the expansion of the frozen vegetable market, particularly bean sprouts and sprouts, which gained popularity as high prices for fresh vegetables due to extreme heat made frozen alternatives more attractive. Additionally, the entry of major manufacturers into the bean-based noodle market in 2022 stimulated product innovation, potentially redirecting some demand toward processed forms.

In the following years, ongoing trends continued to shape the market: food manufacturers raised prices due to increased raw material and logistics costs, while regulatory changes such as the revision of food labeling standards and the enactment of the Act on Promotion of Export of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Food created a new normative environment. The activity of major trading companies in the legume market persisted, supporting overall market dynamics.

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 leguminous vegetables in Japan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Leguminous vegetable production in Japan declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production increased by 1.7%, reaching a peak of 79,300 tons in 2020. However, by 2021, production fell to 75,900 tons, marking a modest decrease of 4.3% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.7%	0.8%	(4.3%)	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports leguminous vegetables 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

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore was virtually the sole buyer of leguminous vegetables from Japan, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, Singapore dominated the market for Japanese leguminous vegetable exports, 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 leguminous vegetables to Japan

Imports in kind, t

Japan's imports of leguminous vegetables declined for the third consecutive year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 38.9%, averaging an annual decrease of 15.2%. In 2021, imports totaled 1,693 tons, which was 20.4% lower than in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	(20.5%)	(20.4%)	(15.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the key sources for Japan's leguminous vegetable imports in volume were Oman (42.4%), Asia, not elsewhere specified (16.6%), and Peru (16.1%). Together, these three markets accounted for 75.1% of total import flows.

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 imports of leguminous vegetables in value terms declined for the third year in a row. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports decreased by 28.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.6%. In 2021, imports amounted to 8,217 thousand US dollars, down 8.7% from 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.1%)	(17.6%)	(8.7%)	(10.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018–2021 period, the main markets for Japan's leguminous vegetable imports by value were Oman (37.7%), Peru (25.1%), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (11.1%). Combined, these sources made up 73.9% of total import value.

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