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Taro market in Japan

Taro market in Japan

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Japanese taro market began the period at 180.8 thousand tons in 2018, supported by growing culinary interest in Taiwanese and Hawaiian traditional taro dishes, which increased its use as a raw material in the food industry.

From 2018 to 2023, the overall market volume contracted to 154.5 thousand tons, a decline driven by falling domestic production, which decreased from 144.8 thousand tons to 126.7 thousand tons, alongside a reduction in imports from 36.0 thousand tons to 27.8 thousand tons.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 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. 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, 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/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    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, 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/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
  7. 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, 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/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    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, 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/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
  8. 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. 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 taro in Japan

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, Japan ranked as the 10th largest producer of taro from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of taro, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of taro, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year decline, Japan's taro production volume increased in 2021. Production reached 142.7 thousand tonnes, showing a slight rise of 2.3% compared to 2020. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 139.5 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 3.0% drop.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(3.0%)(0.6%)2.3%(0.5%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports taro from Japan

Exports in kind, t

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. From 2019 to 2020, exports experienced a significant swing, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 14.7 times. In 2021, Japan's taro export volume totaled 0.5 tonnes, representing a steep gain of 551.4% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 0.1 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 1 tonne. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 93.2% decrease.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year18.4%(93.2%)551.4%(19.4%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Hong Kong and Djibouti were the core markets for Japan's taro exports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

After a two-year decrease, Japan's taro export volume increased in 2021. Export volume reached 2 thousand US dollars, which is 9.1% higher than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 76.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 38.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 61.4% drop.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(61.4%)(44.0%)9.1%(38.2%)
Source: SHEV.io

In 2018–2021, Hong Kong and Djibouti remained the dominant destinations for Japan's taro exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 100.0% 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 taro to Japan

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year loss, Japan's volume of taro imports increased in 2021. Imports amounted to 35 215 tonnes, marking a sharp rise of 31.9% over the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 26 699 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 25.7% decrease.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(0.4%)(25.7%)31.9%(0.8%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan's imports of taro in kind showed a pronounced dependence on China, with this market accounting for 99.8% of total imports.

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

In 2021, Japan's volume of taro imports was recorded at 60 843 thousand US dollars, marking a steep rise of 33.5% versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 6.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 45 576 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 23.0% decrease.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year3.9%(23.0%)33.5%2.2%
Source: SHEV.io

In 2018–2021, the geographical pattern of imports in value terms reflected a strong dependence on China, which absorbed 99.7% of total flows.

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

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