Japan’s food and beverage market reached about 134.5 trillion yen in 2022, up 3.2% as demand shifted toward premium and health-forward products. Convenience store bento shows how those changes land in daily life, with 78% of households buying it weekly. Rice intake also kept sliding, falling to 50.4 kg per person in FY2022, the lowest level on record.
Key Takeaways
- Per capita food consumption in Japan was 52.3 kg of meat in 2022, pork highest at 24.5 kg.
- Annual per capita rice consumption dropped to 50.4 kg in FY2022, lowest on record.
- Japanese consumers drank 23.1 liters of milk per capita in 2023, down 1.2%.
- In 2022, the total market size of Japan's food and beverage industry reached approximately 134.5 trillion yen, marking a 3.2% year-on-year growth driven by rising demand for premium and health-oriented products.
- The beverage segment within Japan's F&B industry generated 12.8 trillion yen in revenue in FY2021, with soft drinks accounting for 45% of the total.
- Japan's overall F&B retail sales hit 14.2 trillion yen in 2023, up 2.1% from the previous year due to inflation and convenience store expansions.
- In FY2021, Japan produced 8.12 million tons of rice for food use, down 1.5% from prior year due to acreage reductions.
- Japan's pork production totaled 1.25 million tons in 2022, with 55% from domestic farms.
- Beef output reached 320,000 tons in 2023, Wagyu breeds accounting for 40% of volume.
- Japan's F&B industry faces 15% labor shortage in 2023, aging workforce key issue.
- 92% of F&B firms adopted HACCP standards by 2023 per MHLW.
- Food waste reduction goal met 25% cut to 5.2 million tons in FY2022.
- Japan's F&B exports grew 12.3% to 1.52 trillion yen in 2023, seafood leading.
- Sake exports reached 45,000 kiloliters in FY2022, value 28 billion yen.
- Beef exports from Japan hit 28,000 tons in 2023, US market 40%.
Japan’s food and beverage market keeps growing as consumers shift toward premium, health focused staples and convenience.
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Consumption Patterns25 stats
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Per capita food consumption in Japan was 52.3 kg of meat in 2022, pork highest at 24.5 kg.
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Annual per capita rice consumption dropped to 50.4 kg in FY2022, lowest on record.
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Japanese consumers drank 23.1 liters of milk per capita in 2023, down 1.2%.
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Per capita fish and shellfish intake was 23.9 kg in 2022, seafood 60% of protein.
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78% of Japanese households purchased convenience store bento in 2023 weekly.
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Green tea consumption per capita hit 0.75 kg dry leaves in FY2022, home brewing 55%.
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42% of consumers aged 20-29 bought energy drinks weekly in 2023 survey.
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Ramen consumption reached 45 bowls per person annually in 2022 urban areas.
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65% of Japanese prefer low-sugar beverages, up from 52% in 2018.
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Per capita alcohol intake was 7.2 liters pure in 2023, beer 50% share.
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Instant coffee consumption per capita 2.1 kg in FY2022, stick packs popular.
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31% of population follows functional food diets in 2023, FOSHU approved.
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Yogurt intake per capita 4.2 kg in 2022, probiotic types 70%.
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Snack consumption averages 12.5 kg per person yearly, women 25-39 highest.
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55% of urban consumers buy online groceries weekly in 2023.
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Bread consumption per capita 30.8 kg in FY2022, up 0.9%.
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Sake consumption volume 4.2 liters per capita in 2023, premium ginjo rising.
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Bottled water intake 45 liters per person annually in 2022.
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Plant-based alternatives consumed by 15% households in 2023 survey.
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Confectionery intake 10.2 kg per capita, chocolate 3.5 kg in FY2022.
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Frozen food household penetration 92% in 2023, average 15 items/month.
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Miso soup daily consumption in 68% homes, 15g per serving average.
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Soy sauce use per capita 10.5 ml daily in 2022.
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Fruit juice consumption 12.8 liters per capita yearly, kids 20 liters.
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Craft beer drinkers up to 22% of adults in 2023.
Interpretation
Consumption Patterns Interpretation
Japan is a nation of sophisticated contradictions, where the traditional bowl of rice shrinks beside the urban ramen obsession, convenience store *bento* fuels daily life while functional foods promise longevity, and a deep-seated love for seafood and green tea coexists with a booming taste for craft beer and low-sugar drinks, painting a picture of a culture meticulously balancing heritage, health, and hectic modern convenience.
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Market Size and Revenue30 stats
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In 2022, the total market size of Japan's food and beverage industry reached approximately 134.5 trillion yen, marking a 3.2% year-on-year growth driven by rising demand for premium and health-oriented products.
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The beverage segment within Japan's F&B industry generated 12.8 trillion yen in revenue in FY2021, with soft drinks accounting for 45% of the total.
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Japan's overall F&B retail sales hit 14.2 trillion yen in 2023, up 2.1% from the previous year due to inflation and convenience store expansions.
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The functional food and beverage market in Japan was valued at 1.1 trillion yen in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% since 2018.
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Confectionery sales in Japan's F&B sector reached 1.95 trillion yen in 2022, with chocolate products contributing 680 billion yen.
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Japan's ready-to-eat meal market expanded to 8.7 trillion yen in 2023, fueled by aging population and urban lifestyles.
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The organic food market in Japan grew to 320 billion yen in 2022, representing 2.4% of total food sales.
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Dairy product revenues in Japan's F&B industry totaled 4.2 trillion yen in FY2022, with yogurt sales up 5.3%.
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Japan's meat processing industry revenue stood at 5.6 trillion yen in 2022, with poultry leading at 1.8 trillion yen.
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The seafood processing sector generated 3.1 trillion yen in 2023, down 1.2% due to import dependencies.
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Japan's rice-based food products market was worth 2.4 trillion yen in 2022, with instant rice up 4.1%.
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Noodle products sales reached 1.65 trillion yen in FY2022, ramen segment at 850 billion yen.
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Bakery and bread market size hit 3.8 trillion yen in 2023, with premium artisan breads growing 6.2%.
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Japan's sauce and seasoning industry revenue was 1.2 trillion yen in 2022, soy sauce at 450 billion yen.
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Frozen food sales climbed to 1.05 trillion yen in 2023, up 8.4% from pre-pandemic levels.
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Japan's F&B e-commerce market reached 2.9 trillion yen in 2022, growing 15.2% annually.
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Convenience store F&B sales totaled 7.1 trillion yen in FY2023, 52% of all store revenue.
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Supermarket F&B sector revenue was 45.3 trillion yen in 2022, down 0.5% due to deflation pressures.
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Japan's craft beer market expanded to 120 billion yen in 2023, CAGR 12.1% over five years.
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Plant-based food market size hit 45 billion yen in 2022, projected to double by 2027.
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Japan's tea beverage market generated 650 billion yen in 2022, green tea dominating at 78%.
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Energy drink sales reached 280 billion yen in FY2023, up 9.3% driven by younger consumers.
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Japan's sake production value was 250 billion yen in 2022, exports contributing 15 billion yen.
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Bottled water market size stood at 410 billion yen in 2023, premium imports up 11.2%.
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Coffee shop chain F&B revenue totaled 1.8 trillion yen in 2022, Starbucks at 200 billion yen.
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Japan's F&B industry employed 4.12 million people in 2022, 6.5% of total workforce.
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RTD tea and coffee market hit 1.15 trillion yen in FY2023, growth of 4.7%.
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Japan's edible oil market revenue was 890 billion yen in 2022, imports 95% of supply.
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Snack food sales reached 1.72 trillion yen in 2023, rice crackers at 320 billion yen.
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Fruit juice market size was 550 billion yen in 2022, 100% juice segment up 3.8%.
Interpretation
Market Size and Revenue Interpretation
The Japanese food and beverage market, a behemoth fueled by convenience, health-consciousness, and premium cravings, continues its measured but hearty feast, proving that while traditional soy sauce still flows steadily, the future is being stirred by artisanal breads, functional foods, and a frothy craft beer in hand.
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Production Statistics28 stats
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In FY2021, Japan produced 8.12 million tons of rice for food use, down 1.5% from prior year due to acreage reductions.
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Japan's pork production totaled 1.25 million tons in 2022, with 55% from domestic farms.
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Beef output reached 320,000 tons in 2023, Wagyu breeds accounting for 40% of volume.
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Chicken meat production hit 1.65 million tons in FY2022, up 2.3% on demand growth.
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Milk production volume was 7.1 million tons in 2022, raw milk yield per cow at 9,200 kg.
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Japan's cheese production reached 28,000 tons in 2023, natural cheese up 5.1%.
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Butter output totaled 52,000 tons in FY2022, imports supplementing 60% of consumption.
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Yogurt production volume was 450,000 tons in 2022, drinkable types at 62%.
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Sake brewing produced 360,000 kiloliters in 2022, down 3.2% from peak levels.
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Beer production reached 3.95 million kiloliters in FY2023, happoshu at 45% share.
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Shochu production volume hit 480,000 kiloliters in 2022, barley shochu leading.
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Whisky distillation output was 12,500 kiloliters in 2023, exports surging 20%.
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Green tea leaf production totaled 84,000 tons in 2022, first flush at 25%.
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Bottled green tea production reached 2.8 billion liters in FY2022, PET bottles 88%.
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Soy sauce production was 550,000 kiloliters in 2023, Koikuchi type 82%.
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Miso paste output hit 520,000 tons in 2022, rice miso at 55% market share.
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Instant ramen production volume reached 5.7 billion servings in FY2023, up 1.8%.
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Bread production totaled 3.2 million tons in 2022, sliced loaf 70% of total.
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Confectionery output was 2.95 million tons in 2023, senbei rice crackers 450,000 tons.
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Frozen food production volume hit 3.4 million tons in FY2022, ready meals 40%.
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Processed seafood production reached 2.1 million tons in 2022, surimi-based 30%.
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Fruit juice concentrate production was 120,000 tons in 2023, imports processed 75%.
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Edible vegetable oil refining output totaled 1.8 million tons in FY2022, canola 42%.
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Snack production volume was 1.45 million tons in 2022, potato chips 280,000 tons.
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Organic vegetable production reached 250,000 tons in 2023, up 8.5% annually.
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Craft beer production hit 25,000 kiloliters in FY2022, microbreweries 150+.
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Plant-based milk production volume was 80,000 tons in 2022, soy milk 90%.
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RTD coffee production reached 1.2 billion liters in 2023, canned 65%.
Interpretation
Production Statistics Interpretation
The data paints a deliciously complex portrait of modern Japan: while the nation meticulously preserves its culinary soul in artisanal cheese and prized Wagyu, it also enthusiastically embraces convenience with towering stacks of instant ramen, bottled green tea, and a can of coffee in hand, proving tradition and innovation can share the same table—and shelf space.
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Regulatory and Sustainability10 stats
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Japan's F&B industry faces 15% labor shortage in 2023, aging workforce key issue.
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92% of F&B firms adopted HACCP standards by 2023 per MHLW.
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Food waste reduction goal met 25% cut to 5.2 million tons in FY2022.
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45% of packaging switched to recyclable by 2023 under Plastic Resource Act.
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Functional food approvals reached 1,450 products in 2023, FOSHU 200+.
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Antibiotic use in livestock down 35% since 2018 per MAFF guidelines.
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Organic certification covered 1.2% farmland in 2022, JAS standards.
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CO2 emissions from F&B sector reduced 18% by 2030 target progress.
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Traceability systems implemented in 88% seafood supply chains 2023.
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Nutrition labeling mandatory on 95% packaged foods since 2020 law.
Interpretation
Regulatory and Sustainability Interpretation
Japan's food industry is tackling its aging workforce with robot-like efficiency, proving you can teach an old sector new tricks by getting leaner, greener, and more transparent by the bite.
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Trade and Exports24 stats
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Japan's F&B exports grew 12.3% to 1.52 trillion yen in 2023, seafood leading.
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Sake exports reached 45,000 kiloliters in FY2022, value 28 billion yen.
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Beef exports from Japan hit 28,000 tons in 2023, US market 40%.
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Green tea exports totaled 5,200 tons in 2022, China top destination.
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Processed food exports grew to 650 billion yen in FY2023, snacks 120 billion.
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Whisky exports value reached 42 billion yen in 2023, up 18%.
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Shochu exports volume 12,000 kiloliters in 2022, US up 25%.
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Frozen seafood exports 180,000 tons in FY2023, value 250 billion yen.
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Confectionery exports hit 95 billion yen in 2023, KitKat variants popular.
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Ramen instant exports 800 million servings in 2022, Asia 70%.
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Soy sauce exports volume 25,000 tons in FY2023, value 12 billion yen.
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Miso exports reached 8,500 tons in 2023, US market growing 15%.
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Wagyu beef exports 15,000 tons in 2022, tariffs reduced in China.
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Craft beer exports 3,200 kiloliters in FY2023, Europe 30% share.
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Functional foods exports 180 billion yen in 2023, probiotics key.
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Rice exports totaled 25,000 tons in 2022, sushi rice premium.
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Tea beverages RTD exports 50 million liters in FY2023.
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Cheese exports from Japan 2,800 tons in 2023, Asia rising.
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Snack exports value 210 billion yen in 2022, rice snacks 40%.
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Fruit juice exports 15,000 tons in FY2023, yuzu key flavor.
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Japan imported 5.6 million tons of food in 2023, 60% from Asia.
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Pork imports reached 900,000 tons in FY2022, US 45% supplier.
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Wheat imports totaled 5.8 million tons in 2023, Australia 40%.
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Dairy imports value 450 billion yen in 2022, NZ top source.
Interpretation
Trade and Exports Interpretation
Japan's gourmet exports are swimming in success, sipping spirits, and snacking its way to global dominance, all while importing the bulk of its staples from its neighbors.
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