Japan - Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Meat Price in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Meat Price in Japan (CIF) - 2022
  2. Meat Price in Japan (FOB) - 2022
  3. Meat Imports in Japan
  4. Meat Exports in Japan

Meat Price in Japan (CIF) - 2022

The average meat import price stood at $5,260 per ton in 2022, waning by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 5% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $6,119 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($7,718 per ton), while the price for Chile ($4,083 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Meat Price in Japan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average meat export price amounted to $45,294 per ton, waning by -14.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $63,402 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($63,812 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($27,922 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Meat Imports in Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of meat were finally on the rise to reach 1.6M tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, meat imports contracted modestly to $8.2B in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year.

Import of Meat in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States2,6282,6602,7732,584-0.6%
Australia1,8091,6391,6321,589-4.2%
Canada1,3341,3451,4091,239-2.4%
Spain5955285997749.2%
Mexico5675826637188.2%
Denmark538378398363-12.3%
New Zealand18619624228114.7%
Netherlands163159158140-4.9%
Others593534518548-2.6%
Total8,4138,0218,3928,237-0.7%

Top Suppliers of Meat to Japan in 2022:

  1. United States (459.7K tons)
  2. Canada (260.3K tons)
  3. Australia (227.4K tons)
  4. Spain (187.5K tons)
  5. Mexico (156.1K tons)
  6. Denmark (86.5K tons)
  7. New Zealand (36.4K tons)
  8. Netherlands (34.1K tons)

Meat Exports in Japan

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of meat decreased by -6.4% to 8.9K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +20.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +72.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 9.5K tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, meat exports fell significantly to $405M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $507M, and then plummeted in the following year.

Export of Meat in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Hong Kong SAR53.061.881.669.89.6%
United States28.239.393.369.535.1%
Taiwan (Chinese)33.838.949.954.117.0%
Cambodia80.073.114453.9-12.3%
Singapore17.419.928.128.818.3%
Thailand14.810.616.825.019.1%
Tajikistan3.22.06.413.360.8%
Macao SAR7.53.89.45.2-11.5%
Others42.936.376.985.125.6%
Total28128650740513.0%

Top Export Markets for Meat from Japan in 2022:

  1. Hong Kong SAR (2498.3 tons)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (1245.9 tons)
  3. United States (1089.9 tons)
  4. Cambodia (905.9 tons)
  5. Singapore (852.5 tons)
  6. Thailand (596.0 tons)
  7. Tajikistan (260.3 tons)
  8. Macao SAR (136.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1108 - Meat of asses
  • FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
  • FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
  • FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
  • FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
  • FCL 1017 - Goat meat
  • FCL 1097 - Horse meat
  • FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
  • FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
  • FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
  • FCL 1035 - Pig meat
  • FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
  • FCL 977 - Meat of sheep

Country coverage:

  • Japan

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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