Japan's Frozen Fruits Market to Grow at a CAGR of +0.8% by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The frozen fruits market in Japan is forecast to grow steadily over the next decade, with a projected CAGR of +0.8% from 2024 to 2035. This growth is expected to bring the market volume to 102K tons and the market value to $306M by the end of 2035.

Driven by increasing demand for frozen fruits in Japan, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 102K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $306M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, consumption of frozen fruits increased by 2.6% to 93K tons, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the consumption volume increased by 6.8%. Over the period under review, consumption hit record highs in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

The value of the frozen fruit market in Japan fell to $280M in 2024, shrinking by -3.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Frozen fruit consumption peaked at $291M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen fruit production in Japan dropped modestly to 1.6K tons in 2024, approximately mirroring 2023 figures. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 2K tons. From 2017 to 2024, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen fruit production totaled $10M in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 95% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $16M. From 2017 to 2024, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2024, overseas purchases of frozen fruits increased by 2.7% to 91K tons, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 7%. Imports peaked in 2024 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen fruit imports dropped to $275M in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $289M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.

China (19K tons), Canada (13K tons) and Chile (8.6K tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fruit imports to Japan, with a combined 46% share of total imports. Peru, Egypt, Vietnam, Morocco, the United States, the Philippines, Thailand and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +41.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen fruit suppliers to Japan were Canada ($54M), China ($45M) and Chile ($31M), together accounting for 45% of total imports. Peru, the United States, Vietnam, Thailand, Egypt, Morocco, the Philippines and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of +38.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen fruits and nuts (excluding strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants, and gooseberries) (60K tons), frozen strawberries (30K tons) and frozen raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black-, white- or red currants and gooseberries (3.1K tons) were the main products of frozen fruit imports to Japan.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for frozen fruits and nuts (excluding strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants, and gooseberries) (with a CAGR of +3.3%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, frozen fruits and nuts (excluding strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants, and gooseberries) ($191M) constituted the largest type of frozen fruits supplied to Japan, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by frozen strawberries ($70M), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the value of frozen fruits and nuts (excluding strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants, and gooseberries) imports stood at +1.6%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: frozen strawberries (+1.1% per year) and frozen raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black-, white- or red currants and gooseberries (+0.3% per year).

In 2024, the average frozen fruit import price amounted to $3,017 per ton, dropping by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $3,333 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In 2024, the product with the highest price was frozen raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black-, white- or red currants and gooseberries ($4,711 per ton), while the price for frozen strawberries ($2,305 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by frozen strawberries (+0.6%), while the prices for the other products experienced a decline.

In 2023, the average frozen fruit import price amounted to $3,235 per ton, waning by -2.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $3,333 per ton in 2022, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($4,919 per ton), while the price for Egypt ($1,794 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the amount of frozen fruits exported from Japan soared to 59 tons, growing by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 420%. The exports peaked in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen fruit exports skyrocketed to $362K in 2024. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 159%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Thailand (8 tons), Singapore (5.9 tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (3.4 tons) were the main destinations of frozen fruit exports from Japan, with a combined 48% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +138.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($66K), Singapore ($38K) and France ($27K) constituted the largest markets for frozen fruit exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 81% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Singapore, with a CAGR of +115.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen fruits and nuts (excluding strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants, and gooseberries) (49 tons) was the largest type of frozen fruits exported from Japan, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen fruits and nuts (excluding strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants, and gooseberries) exceeded the volume of the second product type, frozen raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black-, white- or red currants and gooseberries (9.3 tons), fivefold.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the volume of frozen fruits and nuts (excluding strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants, and gooseberries) exports stood at +19.2%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: frozen raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black-, white- or red currants and gooseberries (+50.3% per year) and frozen strawberries (+45.6% per year).

In value terms, frozen fruits and nuts (excluding strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants, and gooseberries) ($225K) remains the largest type of frozen fruits exported from Japan, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by frozen strawberries ($88K), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of frozen fruits and nuts (excluding strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants, and gooseberries) exports amounted to +10.4%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: frozen strawberries (+43.9% per year) and frozen raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black-, white- or red currants and gooseberries (+45.4% per year).

The average frozen fruit export price stood at $6,137 per ton in 2024, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 127%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $10,062 per ton. From 2019 to 2024, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was frozen strawberries ($14,062 per ton), while the average price for exports of frozen fruits and nuts (excluding strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants, and gooseberries) ($4,567 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: frozen strawberries (-1.2%), while the prices for the other products experienced a decline.

The average frozen fruit export price stood at $4,473 per ton in 2023, shrinking by -25.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 127% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $10,062 per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($19,396 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($1,067 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cambodia (+53.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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