Key Takeaways
- In 2022, Japan's per capita pork consumption was 23.4 kg, up 0.5 kg from 2021, driven by processed products.
- Total pork consumption in Japan reached 2,640,000 metric tons in 2022, a 1.2% increase YoY.
- Processed pork products accounted for 55% of total pork consumption in 2022, led by ham and sausages.
- Average farmgate pork price in Japan was ¥450/kg carcass in 2022.
- Wholesale pork price index rose 15% to 185 in 2022 amid global feed costs.
- Pork production costs per kg reached ¥380 in 2022, 70% feed-related.
- Japan imported 2,390,000 metric tons of pork in 2022, 98% frozen product.
- Pork imports from the US reached 850,000 tons in 2022, 35.6% of total.
- EU pork exports to Japan hit 420,000 tons in 2022 post-CPTPP benefits.
- In fiscal year 2022, Japan's domestic pork production totaled 1,248,000 metric tons, reflecting a 1.8% year-over-year increase driven by higher slaughter rates of finishing pigs.
- The number of pigs slaughtered in Japan in 2022 was 12.5 million heads, up 2.1% from 2021, primarily from Kyushu region farms.
- Average live weight of pigs at slaughter in Japan reached 115 kg in 2022, a 1.2 kg increase attributed to better genetics and nutrition.
- GHG emissions per kg pork reduced 15% to 4.2 kg CO2e in 2022 pilots.
- Antibiotic use in pig farming dropped 25% to 50 mg/kg biomass 2022.
- Organic pork production grew 18% to 15,000 tons in 2022 certified.
In 2022, Japan’s pork consumption rose modestly as processed products and online sales drove demand.
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