Not roasted and not cooked groundnuts market in Japan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Japan showed a declining trend from 52 385 t in 2018 to 42 608 t in 2021. This contraction reversed sharply in 2022, when the market expanded by over 28% to reach 54 906 t. However, this growth was short-lived, as the market volume fell to 42 846 t in 2023, bringing it close to the 2021 level.

The significant market expansion in 2022 occurred alongside a growing consumer preference for healthier food options, including additive-free and organic groundnut products. This period also saw the implementation of clearer allergen labeling rules for peanuts under the Food Labeling Act and the publication of guidelines for 'additive-free' claims in March 2022. These regulatory steps likely enhanced product transparency and consumer confidence, supporting overall demand.

The subsequent market contraction in 2023 was primarily driven by challenges on the supply side. Domestic peanut production, which had seen a temporary increase, fell again due to persistently high production costs, labor shortages in agriculture, and the impacts of climate variability. Furthermore, broader pressures from rising global commodity prices and supply chain instability began affecting input costs for the industry, constraining market volume.

Production not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Japan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2018-2021

World map of production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2018-2021

Japan's production of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, production reached 14 800 tonnes, marking a strong 12.1% increase compared to 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, overall production decreased by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 12 400 tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 20.5% during this timeframe.

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

Exports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Japan

Exports in kind, t

Japan's exports of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts remained stable in 2020 at 3 tonnes, showing little change from 2019. Looking at the broader 2018-2020 period, exports decreased significantly by 89%, with a compound annual growth rate of 52.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and France formed a highly concentrated pair of markets for Japan's exports of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of total export flows.

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

In 2020, Japan's exports of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts in value terms amounted to 4 thousand US dollars, showing minimal change compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2020 period, exports decreased by 89.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 52.8%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, the United States and France clearly dominated Japan's exports of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts in value terms, jointly accounting for 89.2% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

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

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

Imports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Japan

Imports in kind, t

Japan's imports of foreign unroasted and uncooked groundnuts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 27 808 tonnes, reflecting a robust 13.2% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 24.5%, equating to an 8.9% annualized rate.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, China (with 39.5% of imports in kind), the United States (38.7%), and Argentina (8.2%) together absorbed 86.4% of Japan's total imports of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts in kind, making them the main sources.

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 imports of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume totaled 56 267 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 14.4% fall versus the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 26.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China and the United States dominated Japan's imports of unroasted and uncooked groundnuts in value terms, together accounting for 82.3% of total flows, with other destinations having smaller individual contributions.

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

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