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Oranges market in Japan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Japanese orange market volume grew from 109 572 t in 2018 to a peak of 120 892 t in 2020. This expansion occurred despite high production costs and import restrictions noted early in the period, which acted as barriers to market entry and limited domestic supply growth.

After 2020, market volume contracted to 109 500 t in 2021 and further to 97 030 t by 2023. Imports, which constitute the vast majority of supply, fell from 92 909 t in 2020 to 69 039 t in 2023, driving the overall market decline.

In the later years, shifting consumer preferences toward functional, premium, and clean-label orange juice supported demand, while phased tariff reductions on orange juice eased import conditions. However, severe weather and disease in key Brazilian growing regions triggered a global price surge, exacerbated by a weak yen. This led to steep retail price increases, prompted sales suspensions by major manufacturers, and contributed to consumer pullback, influencing 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Japan in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Japan in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 oranges in Japan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of oranges, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of oranges, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Japan's orange production in 2021 reached 28 053 tonnes, showing minimal change from the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 28 180 tonnes, representing a 0.7% increase from 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 0.7% decrease.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	(0.7%)	0.2%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports oranges from Japan

Exports in kind, t

Japan's orange exports have grown for three consecutive years. In 2021, exports totaled 14 tonnes, marking a significant 20.6% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 83.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 22.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.0%	3.7%	20.6%	22.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Asia (not elsewhere specified), Hong Kong, and Malaysia—collectively accounted for 84.0% of Japan's total orange exports by 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, M $ US

Export values showed irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. In 2021, Japan's orange exports amounted to 0.1 million US dollars, a 64.8% increase from 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 26.0% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 79.5%. Overall, exports varied by a factor of 2.2, from a low in 2018 to a high in 2021.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	79.5%	(26.0%)	64.8%	29.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, three principal markets—Hong Kong, Asia (not elsewhere specified), and Singapore—together represented 94.6% of Japan's total orange 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 oranges to Japan

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Japan's orange imports declined in 2021, totaling 92 909 tonnes and falling by 12.3% compared to 2020. Imports peaked in 2020 at 92 909 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2019 at 8.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.1%	5.3%	(12.3%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Australia were the primary sources for Japan's orange imports by volume, jointly accounting for 96.5% of total imports, while other partners made up the remainder.

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, M $ US

In 2021, Japan's orange import value stood at 121.8 million US dollars, down 8.1% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 120.0 million US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2020 at 132.6 million US dollars. The largest increase was in 2020, with a 10.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.1%)	10.5%	(8.1%)	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, the United States and Australia dominated Japan's orange imports in value terms, with other markets playing a less significant role.

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