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Turkey meat and offal 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 turkey meat and offal in Japan experienced a pronounced contraction between 2018 and 2023, falling from 1 992 tonnes to 478 tonnes. This decline was primarily driven by a steep reduction in imports, which fell from 1 982 tonnes to 470 tonnes over the period, while domestic production remained minimal, fluctuating between 8 and 11 tonnes annually.

Despite the overall market contraction, consumer interest in turkey meat was supported by its perceived health benefits. The promotion of the domestic 'Shimanto Turkey' brand, backed by scientific analysis confirming its high-protein, low-fat characteristics, aimed to capture a niche among health-conscious consumers. Sales channels for domestic product expanded through online and specialty stores, and regional producer cooperatives strengthened their integrated systems from breeding to sales.

The small-scale domestic industry continued to face structural challenges, including an aging producer base and a shortage of successors. Initiatives such as regional revitalization programs sought to attract new entrants to sustain production. Seasonal demand peaks during Christmas and Thanksgiving provided consistent, though limited, outlets for the product.

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, kg
  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, kg
  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, kg
  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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Japan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production turkey meat and offal in Japan

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

Top producers of turkey meat and offal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of turkey meat and offal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Japan's production of turkey meat and offal has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 9 130 kg, marking a modest 3.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 11.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 10 880 kg, which saw a 5.9% increase that year. However, the largest drop occurred in 2020, with production falling by 13.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.9%	(13.4%)	(3.1%)	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports turkey meat and offal from Japan

As noted in the sector overview, Japan did not export any turkey meat and offal between 2018 and 2021.

Imports turkey meat and offal to Japan

Imports in kind, t

Japan's imports of turkey meat and offal have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported approximately 608 tonnes, representing a significant 41.2% decline from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports dropped by 69.3%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 32.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.6%)	(44.1%)	(41.2%)	(32.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was the dominant supplier of turkey meat and offal to Japan, consistently making up 96.4% of total imports in volume terms.

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 import value for turkey meat and offal has also fallen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 2 038 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 31.5% year-on-year drop. Between 2018 and 2021, the import value decreased by 58.6%, with an average annual decline of 25.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.3%)	(32.7%)	(31.5%)	(25.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Japan's imports of turkey meat and offal in value terms were highly concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 93.5% of the total.

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