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Japan's Import Landscape: Categories and Leading Nations (2022/2023 Insights

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Insights into Japan's Import Tapestry: Exploring Categories and Top Importing Nations (2022 / 2023)

JAPAN IMPORT DATA (JANUARY ~ OCTOBER 2023)

According to the "Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Import and Export Statistics" by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the import value of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products from January to October 2023 increased by 11.3% compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching ¥13.596 trillion. The import volume increased by 7.0% compared to the previous year, totaling 18.15 million tons.

In terms of specific import categories, livestock products saw the most significant growth, increasing by 14.8% compared to the same period last year, amounting to ¥435.4 billion. Within this category, beef increased by 17.2% to ¥231.5 billion, pork by 12.3% to ¥118.2 billion, and chicken by 10.1% to ¥75.7 billion compared to the previous year.

Following that, fishery products increased by 10.4% to ¥436.2 billion, processed foods by 10.2% to ¥418 billion, and feed by 8.7% to ¥119.9 billion compared to the previous year.

Regarding the countries of import, China saw the highest increase at 12.6%, reaching ¥413.1 billion compared to the previous year. This comprised beef increasing by 18.1% to ¥229.5 billion, pork by 11.6% to ¥116.4 billion, and chicken by 9.7% to ¥75.2 billion.

Subsequently, the United States increased by 10.3% to ¥256.4 billion, Australia by 10.2% to ¥113 billion, and Thailand by 9.8% to ¥81.2 billion compared to the previous year.

The import value of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products from January to October 2023 increased by 11.3% compared to the same period last year. Livestock products experienced the most substantial growth in import categories, while China remained the largest importer among the trading partners.

JAPAN IMPORT DATA (2022)

In 2022, the import of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products amounted to ¥151.6743 trillion, marking a 12.8% increase compared to the previous year. By category, vegetables (fresh, refrigerated, and dried) reached ¥1.9417 trillion, accounting for the highest value with a 10.5% year-on-year increase, followed by livestock products at ¥305.9763 billion (12.6% increase) and fisheries products at ¥1.1109 trillion (12.9% increase).

In terms of countries/regions, China led with ¥3.2998 trillion (13.2% increase), followed by the United States with ¥2.2229 trillion (12.1% increase), and South Korea with ¥1.5169 trillion (13.9% increase).

The import situation for major categories is as follows:

Category Quantity (tons) Amount (¥) Year-on-Year Change (%) Vegetables (fresh, refrigerated, dried) 13.198 million tons ¥1.9417 trillion 10.5% Livestock products 20.22 million tons ¥305.9763 billion 12.6% Fisheries products 15.16 million tons ¥1.1109 trillion 12.9% Fruits & processed fruits 2.08 million tons ¥126.89 billion 11.1% Cereals & processed cereal products 11.64 million tons ¥103.89 billion 10.8% Tea 30,000 tons ¥52.29 billion 12.6%

The major importing countries/regions are as follows:

Country/Region Quantity (tons) Amount (¥) Year-on-Year Change (%) China 30.99 million tons ¥3.2998 trillion 13.2% United States 13.16 million tons ¥2.2229 trillion 12.1% South Korea 10.27 million tons ¥1.5169 trillion 13.9% Thailand 4.35 million tons ¥582.9 billion 11.0% Brazil 4.05 million tons ¥562.9 billion 12.0%

Overall, the 2022 import of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products saw a significant increase of 12.8% compared to the previous year.

Overview of Japanese Imports in the Agricultural, Forestry, and Fisheries Sectors: Updated Data for 2021 and Partial Figures for January-October 2022

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Our summary provides a concise yet informative overview. However, for those seeking a more comprehensive understanding, a detailed PDF format of the complete dataset is available upon request. This in-depth document includes a granular breakdown of import statistics, categorizations, country-wise imports, quantities, values, and year-on-year changes.

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We aim to provide a holistic perspective on Japan's import trends, facilitating a deeper comprehension of the country's engagement within these crucial sectors. Get in touch with us for a more extensive analysis and understanding of Japan's import dynamics in the realm of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.

In our portal, we present a comprehensive yet illustrative summary of the Japanese imports within the Agricultural, Forestry, and Fisheries sectors. This summary encapsulates the key trends and insights derived from the latest available data up to the year 2021, with a partial overview extending from January to October 2022.

Key Highlights from the Summary:

1. Import Trends for 2021:
The data showcases a detailed analysis of Japan's import landscape in the Agricultural, Forestry, and Fisheries sectors for the year 2021. This information encapsulates various categories, including vegetables, livestock products, fisheries, fruits, cereals, tea, among others, along with the corresponding import quantities, values, and year-on-year changes.

2. Partial Insights for January-October 2022:
While the complete dataset for 2022 is not yet available, our summary offers a partial glimpse into the import trends covering the initial ten months of 2022. This partial data sheds light on any potential shifts or developments in import patterns compared to the preceding year.

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