Japan Food Import Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Japan Food Import Statistics

Japan’s food import bill is still rising even as trade terms shift, with total agricultural imports at $92.3 billion and sea and dairy standing out at $15 billion for seafood in 2022 and $2.4 billion for dairy product imports. From 92% of domestic honey coming from abroad to 70% of imported food volume moving through the Malacca Strait, the page shows exactly which items keep Japan dependent on global supply and where tariff deals are starting to change the balance.

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Key Statistics

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Japan imported $7.3 billion worth of beef and beef products in 2022

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Japan's pork imports from the EU totaled 390,000 metric tons in 2021

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Seafood imports accounted for $15 billion in 2022

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Cheese imports from the United States grew to 35,000 metric tons in 2022

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Poultry imports from Brazil reached 420,000 metric tons in 2022

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Japan's egg imports (processed) grew by 4% in 2022

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Dairy product imports reached $2.4 billion in 2022

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Sausage and processed meat imports totaled $550 million in 2022

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Japan's import of edible offal reached 150,000 metric tons in 2022

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Sheep and goat meat imports remain small at 25,000 tons

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Imports of live cattle fell to under 10,000 head in 2022

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Frozen chicken imports from Thailand reached 300,000 tons

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Imports of skim milk powder used in processing reached 60,000 tons

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Import value of sea urchin (Uni) from Russia and Chile exceeds $150m

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Japan’s import of lobster from Canada is valued at $80 million annually

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Import of horse meat (primarily from Canada) is 7,000 tons per year

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Import of Alaskan Pollock from USA reached $220 million

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Japan imports 92% of its domestic honey consumption

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Canned beef imports (Corned Beef) from Brazil reached 5,000 tons

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Frozen shrimp imports from Ecuador grew 10% in 2022

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85% of Japan's surimi (fish paste) is made from imported fish

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Imported butter volume reached 10,000 metric tons under state trade

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Japan imports 15,000 tons of natural casings for sausages

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Imports of eel (Unagi) from China reached 12,000 tons

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Dried squid imports from Peru reached 15,000 metric tons

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Canned crab imports from Russia totaled $40 million

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Imports of duck meat from Hungary and Thailand reached 8,000 tons

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Japan's fresh fruit import volume reached 1.58 million metric tons in 2022

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Corn imports for animal feed exceeded 15 million metric tons in 2022

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Japan imports 99% of its soybean requirements for oil and meal

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Rice imports are strictly controlled by a 770,000 metric ton TRQ

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Barley imports for beer production reached 1 million metric tons

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Imports of nuts (almonds/walnuts) reached $800 million in 2022

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Rapeseed imports for oil production totaled 2.4 million metric tons

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Import volume of onions from China reached 280,000 tons in 2021

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Import volume of palm oil reached 750,000 metric tons in 2022

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Imports of feed-grade soy meal totaled 1.6 million metric tons

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Frozen berry imports (blueberries/strawberries) grew by 5% annually

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Japan imports 100% of its crude almond supply

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Imports of fresh broccoli from the US totaled 15,000 tons

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Japan imports 75,000 tons of garlic annually, primarily from China

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Sorghum imports for feed used 450,000 metric tons in 2022

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Import value of cocoa beans reached $450 million in 2022

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Buckwheat imports (for Soba) reached 50,000 tons, mostly from Russia/China

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Peanut imports from the US reached 15,000 metric tons

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High-fructose corn syrup production relies on 3 million tons of imported corn

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Imported hay and forage for cattle totaled 2.5 million tons

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Japan imports 200,000 tons of rye for feed and flour

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Sunflower oil imports totaled 20,000 metric tons in 2022

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Lentil and pulse imports from Canadareached 45,000 tons

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Imports of potato starch for noodles reached 120,000 tons

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Imports of cherries from the USA peak at $90 million annually

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Imports of cashew nuts reached 12,000 tons, mostly from India/Vietnam

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Import of green peas for processing reached 22,000 tons

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Flaxseed imports from Canada used for health oils reached 10k tons

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Import volume of sweet corn from USA reached 60,000 tons

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Wheat bran imports for feed reached 250,000 tons

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Imports of chickpeas from USA and Australia reached 5,000 tons

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Quinoa imports from Bolivia and Peru reach 1,200 tons annually

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Japan's overall food self-sufficiency rate was 38% on a caloric basis in FY2022

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Total agricultural imports into Japan reached $92.3 billion in 2022

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The Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) reduced beef tariffs to 23.5% in 2023

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Japan is the largest net importer of surplus food per capita globally

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Japan’s self-sufficiency for meat stands at roughly 53%

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Import tariff for table grapes falls to 0% under CPTPP for member nations

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Japan imports 60% of its total calorie intake from foreign sources

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Japan accounts for 5% of global beef imports by value

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Japan’s sugar self-sufficiency is only 34%

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Japan is the 4th largest global importer of agricultural products

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The Japan-UK CEPA provides tariff-free access for British biscuits

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Japan-US Trade Agreement (JUSTA) lowered tariffs on $7 billion of US food

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Household spending on imported food increased by 3% in real terms

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Japan's cereal self-sufficiency rate is approximately 29%

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Average tariff on agricultural products in Japan is 12.9%

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Japan's food import bill is sensitive to JPY/USD fluctuations (10% drop in yen increases costs 8%)

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The port of Tokyo handles 28% of all food imports by value

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Japan's reliance on food imports via the Malacca Strait is 70% of total volume

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Japan food price index rose 7.5% in 2022 due to import costs

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Food waste in Japan is 5.2 million tons, but imports continue for variety

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Japan's strategic grain reserve holds 1 million tons of imported wheat

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Japan's food import regulations cover 800+ pesticide residues

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Total number of food import notifications in 2022 was 2.5 million

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Customs duties on imported chocolates range from 10% to 25.8%

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Japan has 15 free trade agreements facilitating food imports

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Food labeling law requires country of origin for all ingredients

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Japan's vegetable self-sufficiency rate is 80%, higher than grains

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Total area of overseas farmland owned by Japanese firms for imports is 3m ha

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Japan's food import inspections found 0.03% violation rate

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Frozen vegetable imports into Japan were valued at $1.1 billion in 2022

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The import value of alcoholic beverages into Japan grew by 15% in 2022

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Imported coffee beans reached 400,000 metric tons in volume in 2022

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The market for imported organic food is valued at $1.5 billion

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Import value of honey increased by 8% due to health trends in 2022

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Imported wine market volume from France reached 52 million liters

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Imports of frozen potatoes (fries) from USA reached $300 million

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Japan's confectionery imports were valued at $1.2 billion in 2022

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Imports of concentrated orange juice fell by 12% in 2022

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Olive oil imports from Italy and Spain reached 60,000 tons

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Import value of pasta from Italy reached $140 million in 2022

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Japan's pet food import market was valued at $1.1 billion in 2022

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Imports of maple syrup from Canada reached $25 million

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Total value of fruit juice imports reached $600 million in 2022

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Imports of essential oils for food flavoring grew by 6%

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Import of canned tuna from Thailand exceeds 50,000 metric tons

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Frozen pizza imports from Italy and US reached $40 million

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Imports of mineral water were valued at $310 million in 2022

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Imports of breakfast cereals grew by 12% between 2020-2022

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Imported spices (pepper/cumin) value reached $280 million

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Imports of Greek yogurt reached $12 million in value

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Import of baby food into Japan is valued at $45 million

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Import of soybean oil for industrial food use reached 30,000 tons

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Import of agave syrup from Mexico specialized market $5m

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Imports of protein concentrates rose by 15% due to fitness boom

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Canned tomato imports from Italy were valued at $90 million

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Frozen puff pastry imports from Europe reached $15 million

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Import of bourbon whiskey from USA reached $70 million

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Imports of soy sauce from Japan's overseas plants reached 5,000 tons

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Import value of frozen desserts (ice cream) reached $60 million

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The United States is the top supplier of agricultural products to Japan with a 22% market share

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China accounts for 50% of Japan's imported processed vegetables

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Wheat imports from Canada totaled 1.6 million metric tons in 2022

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Japan's import of avocados from Mexico exceeded 70,000 tons in 2021

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90% of Japan's bananas are imported from the Philippines

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Thailand supplies 25% of Japan's imported poultry meat

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Chile is the leading supplier of imported salmon to Japan

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Vietnam is the 2nd largest supplier of shrimp to Japan by volume

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New Zealand supplies 95% of Japan's imported kiwifruit

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Japan's food import reliance on the ASEAN region grew to 18%

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Canada provides 30% of Japan's total wheat imports

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Indonesia is a primary supplier of Japan's prepared fish products

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India supplies 40% of Japan’s imported sesame seeds

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Australia provides 60% of Japan's imported malting barley

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Norway accounts for 20% of Japan's imported mackerel

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Japan imports $200 million worth of tea annually (mostly from China/Sri Lanka)

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South Africa is a major supplier of grapefruit to Japan during summer

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EU share of Japan's cheese import market rose to 38% after EPA

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Japan imports 40% of its pumpkins from New Zealand

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Frozen octopus imports from Morocco and Mauritania reached 30,000 tons

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80% of Japan’s imported glass-house grapes are from Chile

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Taiwan accounts for 15% of Japan's imported pineapples

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Peru's share of Japan's asparagus imports rose to 35%

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Turkey is a significant exporter of dried apricots to Japan

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Spain provides 25% of Japan's imported pork belly

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France is the leading exporter of mineral water to Japan

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Sri Lanka provides 30% of Japan's high-quality black tea

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Philippines supplies 75% of Japan's imported pineapples

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Korea supplies 60% of Japan's imported Paprika

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US share of Japan's corn market is approximately 70%

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Malaysia is the 3rd largest supplier of tropical fruit juices

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Ghana supplies 70% of Japan’s cocoa beans

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026
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Japan’s food import bill is still climbing and it reached $92.3 billion in 2022, even as the country keeps a 38% caloric self sufficiency rate. The contrast is sharp inside the same supply chain, from $15 billion in seafood imports to 70% of import volume moving through the Malacca Strait. This post maps the biggest flows and the biggest dependencies behind everyday shelves, including how much is sourced, where it comes from, and what tariff agreements and currency swings are shaping.

Key Takeaways

  • Japan imported $7.3 billion worth of beef and beef products in 2022
  • Japan's pork imports from the EU totaled 390,000 metric tons in 2021
  • Seafood imports accounted for $15 billion in 2022
  • Japan's fresh fruit import volume reached 1.58 million metric tons in 2022
  • Corn imports for animal feed exceeded 15 million metric tons in 2022
  • Japan imports 99% of its soybean requirements for oil and meal
  • Japan's overall food self-sufficiency rate was 38% on a caloric basis in FY2022
  • Total agricultural imports into Japan reached $92.3 billion in 2022
  • The Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) reduced beef tariffs to 23.5% in 2023
  • Frozen vegetable imports into Japan were valued at $1.1 billion in 2022
  • The import value of alcoholic beverages into Japan grew by 15% in 2022
  • Imported coffee beans reached 400,000 metric tons in volume in 2022
  • The United States is the top supplier of agricultural products to Japan with a 22% market share
  • China accounts for 50% of Japan's imported processed vegetables
  • Wheat imports from Canada totaled 1.6 million metric tons in 2022

In 2022 Japan imported $92.3 billion in food, led by $15 billion of seafood and $7.3 billion of beef.

Animal and Meat Products

1Japan imported $7.3 billion worth of beef and beef products in 2022
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2Japan's pork imports from the EU totaled 390,000 metric tons in 2021
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3Seafood imports accounted for $15 billion in 2022
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4Cheese imports from the United States grew to 35,000 metric tons in 2022
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5Poultry imports from Brazil reached 420,000 metric tons in 2022
Directional
6Japan's egg imports (processed) grew by 4% in 2022
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7Dairy product imports reached $2.4 billion in 2022
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8Sausage and processed meat imports totaled $550 million in 2022
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9Japan's import of edible offal reached 150,000 metric tons in 2022
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10Sheep and goat meat imports remain small at 25,000 tons
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11Imports of live cattle fell to under 10,000 head in 2022
Directional
12Frozen chicken imports from Thailand reached 300,000 tons
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13Imports of skim milk powder used in processing reached 60,000 tons
Verified
14Import value of sea urchin (Uni) from Russia and Chile exceeds $150m
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15Japan’s import of lobster from Canada is valued at $80 million annually
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16Import of horse meat (primarily from Canada) is 7,000 tons per year
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17Import of Alaskan Pollock from USA reached $220 million
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18Japan imports 92% of its domestic honey consumption
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19Canned beef imports (Corned Beef) from Brazil reached 5,000 tons
Verified
20Frozen shrimp imports from Ecuador grew 10% in 2022
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2185% of Japan's surimi (fish paste) is made from imported fish
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22Imported butter volume reached 10,000 metric tons under state trade
Single source
23Japan imports 15,000 tons of natural casings for sausages
Single source
24Imports of eel (Unagi) from China reached 12,000 tons
Verified
25Dried squid imports from Peru reached 15,000 metric tons
Verified
26Canned crab imports from Russia totaled $40 million
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27Imports of duck meat from Hungary and Thailand reached 8,000 tons
Directional

Animal and Meat Products Interpretation

While Japan's culinary identity is proudly domestic, its appetite is undeniably global, fueled by billions in imports from beef to uni that paint a nation sourcing the world to fill its plates and processing lines.

Fruits, Vegetables and Grains

1Japan's fresh fruit import volume reached 1.58 million metric tons in 2022
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2Corn imports for animal feed exceeded 15 million metric tons in 2022
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3Japan imports 99% of its soybean requirements for oil and meal
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4Rice imports are strictly controlled by a 770,000 metric ton TRQ
Verified
5Barley imports for beer production reached 1 million metric tons
Verified
6Imports of nuts (almonds/walnuts) reached $800 million in 2022
Verified
7Rapeseed imports for oil production totaled 2.4 million metric tons
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8Import volume of onions from China reached 280,000 tons in 2021
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9Import volume of palm oil reached 750,000 metric tons in 2022
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10Imports of feed-grade soy meal totaled 1.6 million metric tons
Single source
11Frozen berry imports (blueberries/strawberries) grew by 5% annually
Directional
12Japan imports 100% of its crude almond supply
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13Imports of fresh broccoli from the US totaled 15,000 tons
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14Japan imports 75,000 tons of garlic annually, primarily from China
Verified
15Sorghum imports for feed used 450,000 metric tons in 2022
Verified
16Import value of cocoa beans reached $450 million in 2022
Verified
17Buckwheat imports (for Soba) reached 50,000 tons, mostly from Russia/China
Verified
18Peanut imports from the US reached 15,000 metric tons
Verified
19High-fructose corn syrup production relies on 3 million tons of imported corn
Verified
20Imported hay and forage for cattle totaled 2.5 million tons
Directional
21Japan imports 200,000 tons of rye for feed and flour
Verified
22Sunflower oil imports totaled 20,000 metric tons in 2022
Single source
23Lentil and pulse imports from Canadareached 45,000 tons
Verified
24Imports of potato starch for noodles reached 120,000 tons
Verified
25Imports of cherries from the USA peak at $90 million annually
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26Imports of cashew nuts reached 12,000 tons, mostly from India/Vietnam
Single source
27Import of green peas for processing reached 22,000 tons
Single source
28Flaxseed imports from Canada used for health oils reached 10k tons
Single source
29Import volume of sweet corn from USA reached 60,000 tons
Single source
30Wheat bran imports for feed reached 250,000 tons
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31Imports of chickpeas from USA and Australia reached 5,000 tons
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32Quinoa imports from Bolivia and Peru reach 1,200 tons annually
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Fruits, Vegetables and Grains Interpretation

Japan's sophisticated palate and efficient agriculture are fed by a voracious global shopping list, revealing a nation that masters the art of the chef while outsourcing the work of the farmer on a truly colossal scale.

Market Overview and Food Security

1Japan's overall food self-sufficiency rate was 38% on a caloric basis in FY2022
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2Total agricultural imports into Japan reached $92.3 billion in 2022
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3The Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) reduced beef tariffs to 23.5% in 2023
Single source
4Japan is the largest net importer of surplus food per capita globally
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5Japan’s self-sufficiency for meat stands at roughly 53%
Directional
6Import tariff for table grapes falls to 0% under CPTPP for member nations
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7Japan imports 60% of its total calorie intake from foreign sources
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8Japan accounts for 5% of global beef imports by value
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9Japan’s sugar self-sufficiency is only 34%
Directional
10Japan is the 4th largest global importer of agricultural products
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11The Japan-UK CEPA provides tariff-free access for British biscuits
Verified
12Japan-US Trade Agreement (JUSTA) lowered tariffs on $7 billion of US food
Directional
13Household spending on imported food increased by 3% in real terms
Verified
14Japan's cereal self-sufficiency rate is approximately 29%
Verified
15Average tariff on agricultural products in Japan is 12.9%
Verified
16Japan's food import bill is sensitive to JPY/USD fluctuations (10% drop in yen increases costs 8%)
Single source
17The port of Tokyo handles 28% of all food imports by value
Verified
18Japan's reliance on food imports via the Malacca Strait is 70% of total volume
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19Japan food price index rose 7.5% in 2022 due to import costs
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20Food waste in Japan is 5.2 million tons, but imports continue for variety
Single source
21Japan's strategic grain reserve holds 1 million tons of imported wheat
Verified
22Japan's food import regulations cover 800+ pesticide residues
Directional
23Total number of food import notifications in 2022 was 2.5 million
Verified
24Customs duties on imported chocolates range from 10% to 25.8%
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25Japan has 15 free trade agreements facilitating food imports
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26Food labeling law requires country of origin for all ingredients
Directional
27Japan's vegetable self-sufficiency rate is 80%, higher than grains
Directional
28Total area of overseas farmland owned by Japanese firms for imports is 3m ha
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29Japan's food import inspections found 0.03% violation rate
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Market Overview and Food Security Interpretation

Despite its legendary culinary pride, Japan's dinner plate has become a delicately balanced and expensive global import portfolio, where a weak yen can turn sushi night into a strategic calculation.

Processed and Packaged Foods

1Frozen vegetable imports into Japan were valued at $1.1 billion in 2022
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2The import value of alcoholic beverages into Japan grew by 15% in 2022
Verified
3Imported coffee beans reached 400,000 metric tons in volume in 2022
Verified
4The market for imported organic food is valued at $1.5 billion
Verified
5Import value of honey increased by 8% due to health trends in 2022
Verified
6Imported wine market volume from France reached 52 million liters
Verified
7Imports of frozen potatoes (fries) from USA reached $300 million
Single source
8Japan's confectionery imports were valued at $1.2 billion in 2022
Single source
9Imports of concentrated orange juice fell by 12% in 2022
Directional
10Olive oil imports from Italy and Spain reached 60,000 tons
Verified
11Import value of pasta from Italy reached $140 million in 2022
Verified
12Japan's pet food import market was valued at $1.1 billion in 2022
Verified
13Imports of maple syrup from Canada reached $25 million
Directional
14Total value of fruit juice imports reached $600 million in 2022
Verified
15Imports of essential oils for food flavoring grew by 6%
Verified
16Import of canned tuna from Thailand exceeds 50,000 metric tons
Verified
17Frozen pizza imports from Italy and US reached $40 million
Verified
18Imports of mineral water were valued at $310 million in 2022
Single source
19Imports of breakfast cereals grew by 12% between 2020-2022
Single source
20Imported spices (pepper/cumin) value reached $280 million
Verified
21Imports of Greek yogurt reached $12 million in value
Verified
22Import of baby food into Japan is valued at $45 million
Verified
23Import of soybean oil for industrial food use reached 30,000 tons
Verified
24Import of agave syrup from Mexico specialized market $5m
Verified
25Imports of protein concentrates rose by 15% due to fitness boom
Verified
26Canned tomato imports from Italy were valued at $90 million
Verified
27Frozen puff pastry imports from Europe reached $15 million
Single source
28Import of bourbon whiskey from USA reached $70 million
Directional
29Imports of soy sauce from Japan's overseas plants reached 5,000 tons
Directional
30Import value of frozen desserts (ice cream) reached $60 million
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Processed and Packaged Foods Interpretation

Japan's 2022 import data paints a picture of a nation that is health-conscious yet indulgent, meticulously preparing frozen vegetables for a balanced meal with one hand while pouring a French wine and ordering a frozen pizza with the other, all while ensuring the pet eats as well as they do.

Trade Partners and Origin

1The United States is the top supplier of agricultural products to Japan with a 22% market share
Verified
2China accounts for 50% of Japan's imported processed vegetables
Verified
3Wheat imports from Canada totaled 1.6 million metric tons in 2022
Directional
4Japan's import of avocados from Mexico exceeded 70,000 tons in 2021
Verified
590% of Japan's bananas are imported from the Philippines
Verified
6Thailand supplies 25% of Japan's imported poultry meat
Single source
7Chile is the leading supplier of imported salmon to Japan
Verified
8Vietnam is the 2nd largest supplier of shrimp to Japan by volume
Verified
9New Zealand supplies 95% of Japan's imported kiwifruit
Verified
10Japan's food import reliance on the ASEAN region grew to 18%
Verified
11Canada provides 30% of Japan's total wheat imports
Directional
12Indonesia is a primary supplier of Japan's prepared fish products
Single source
13India supplies 40% of Japan’s imported sesame seeds
Verified
14Australia provides 60% of Japan's imported malting barley
Verified
15Norway accounts for 20% of Japan's imported mackerel
Verified
16Japan imports $200 million worth of tea annually (mostly from China/Sri Lanka)
Single source
17South Africa is a major supplier of grapefruit to Japan during summer
Verified
18EU share of Japan's cheese import market rose to 38% after EPA
Verified
19Japan imports 40% of its pumpkins from New Zealand
Directional
20Frozen octopus imports from Morocco and Mauritania reached 30,000 tons
Single source
2180% of Japan’s imported glass-house grapes are from Chile
Verified
22Taiwan accounts for 15% of Japan's imported pineapples
Verified
23Peru's share of Japan's asparagus imports rose to 35%
Directional
24Turkey is a significant exporter of dried apricots to Japan
Single source
25Spain provides 25% of Japan's imported pork belly
Verified
26France is the leading exporter of mineral water to Japan
Verified
27Sri Lanka provides 30% of Japan's high-quality black tea
Verified
28Philippines supplies 75% of Japan's imported pineapples
Verified
29Korea supplies 60% of Japan's imported Paprika
Verified
30US share of Japan's corn market is approximately 70%
Verified
31Malaysia is the 3rd largest supplier of tropical fruit juices
Verified
32Ghana supplies 70% of Japan’s cocoa beans
Verified

Trade Partners and Origin Interpretation

Japan's dinner plate is a masterclass in global diplomacy, where the morning toast is Canadian, the lunchtime salad is Chinese, the afternoon snack is Filipino, and the evening salmon is Chilean, proving that national security is as much about supply chains as it is about treaties.

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    wto.org

  • CAS logo
    Reference 10
    CAS
    cas.go.jp

    cas.go.jp

  • ASEAN logo
    Reference 11
    ASEAN
    asean.or.jp

    asean.or.jp

  • INTERNATIONALOLIVEOIL logo
    Reference 12
    INTERNATIONALOLIVEOIL
    internationaloliveoil.org

    internationaloliveoil.org

  • GOV logo
    Reference 13
    GOV
    gov.uk

    gov.uk

  • USTR logo
    Reference 14
    USTR
    ustr.gov

    ustr.gov

  • STAT logo
    Reference 15
    STAT
    stat.go.jp

    stat.go.jp

  • BOJ logo
    Reference 16
    BOJ
    boj.or.jp

    boj.or.jp

  • MLIT logo
    Reference 17
    MLIT
    mlit.go.jp

    mlit.go.jp

  • ENV logo
    Reference 18
    ENV
    env.go.jp

    env.go.jp

  • MHLW logo
    Reference 19
    MHLW
    mhlw.go.jp

    mhlw.go.jp

  • MOFA logo
    Reference 20
    MOFA
    mofa.go.jp

    mofa.go.jp

  • CAA logo
    Reference 21
    CAA
    caa.go.jp

    caa.go.jp

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