Brunei Imports: Japan: Food & Live Animals data was reported at 2.100 BND mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.300 BND mn for 2022. Brunei Imports: Japan: Food & Live Animals data is updated yearly, averaging 0.960 BND mn from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.300 BND mn in 2022 and a record low of 0.300 BND mn in 2003. Brunei Imports: Japan: Food & Live Animals data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Economic Planning and Statistics, Ministry of Finance and Economy. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brunei – Table BN.JA008: Trade Statistics: Imports: by Country and SITC.

In fiscal year 2022, over 68.4 thousand tons of processed foods imported to Japan were certified organic, representing a stark decrease from about 124.1 thousand tons in the previous fiscal year. Agricultural produces distributed as organic foods in Japan have to be certified under the Organic Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) system or a comparable system in the case of imported products. The certification is done by auditors accredited by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Japan Imports: Food and Direct Consumers data was reported at 654.803 JPY bn in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 538.365 JPY bn for Sep 2018. Japan Imports: Food and Direct Consumers data is updated monthly, averaging 415.972 JPY bn from Jan 1979 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 478 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 905.478 JPY bn in Aug 2007 and a record low of 179.700 JPY bn in Jan 1989. Japan Imports: Food and Direct Consumers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA049: Imports by Special Classification of Commodities.

In fiscal year 2022, around 54 thousand tons of organic agricultural products were imported to Japan, of which fruits constituted the largest share, with around 15.5 thousand tons. Agricultural produces distributed as organic foods in Japan have to be certified under the Organic Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) system or a comparable system in the case of imported products. The certification is done by auditors accredited by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Japan Imports: Food and Live Animals & Beverages and Tobacco data was reported at 791.647 JPY bn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 725.596 JPY bn for Feb 2025. Japan Imports: Food and Live Animals & Beverages and Tobacco data is updated monthly, averaging 460.252 JPY bn from Dec 1984 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 484 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 924.564 JPY bn in Jul 2024 and a record low of 214.318 JPY bn in Feb 1987. Japan Imports: Food and Live Animals & Beverages and Tobacco data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA055: Imports by Commodity: Value. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

In fiscal year 2022, other grains accounted for the largest share of certified organic processed food imported to Japan, with nearly 8.8 thousand tons. Imports of organic processed foods totaled over 68.4 thousand tons. Agricultural produces distributed as organic foods in Japan have to be certified under the Organic Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) system or a comparable system in the case of imported products. The certification is done by auditors accredited by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Japan Import Value Index: Asia NIEs: Food-Stuff data was reported at 115.120 2015=100 in Jul 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 113.880 2015=100 for Jun 2018. Japan Import Value Index: Asia NIEs: Food-Stuff data is updated monthly, averaging 83.740 2015=100 from Jan 2003 (Median) to Jul 2018, with 187 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 133.270 2015=100 in Dec 2013 and a record low of 51.200 2015=100 in Feb 2009. Japan Import Value Index: Asia NIEs: Food-Stuff data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA078: Imports Value Index: By Country: 2015=100.

Japan Imports: FLA: Other Food Preparation data was reported at 15.140 JPY bn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.421 JPY bn for May 2018. Japan Imports: FLA: Other Food Preparation data is updated monthly, averaging 14.192 JPY bn from Jan 2009 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 114 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.845 JPY bn in Jun 2015 and a record low of 8.917 JPY bn in Feb 2009. Japan Imports: FLA: Other Food Preparation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA042: Imports by Commodity: Value.

In 2021, the retail sales value of health and wellness (HW) packaged food and beverages in Japan amounted to around **** billion U.S. dollars. The sector was forecast to grow steadily and exceed ** billion dollars in 2025. HW food and beverages include products categorized as naturally healthy, fortified and functional, free from allergens, better-for-you, and organic products. Naturally healthy food and drinks, referring to products with natural substances considered beneficial to health, accounted for almost half of the retail sales of the HW food products market in Japan. Organic groceries – the bud of the market While naturally healthy products dominated the sector owing to a strong performing beverage segment, organic groceries stood at the bottom of the ranking. Even though promotion efforts of the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries have boosted demand in the organic food market in recent years, high prices and unsteady supply have inhibited market growth. To stabilize supply chains, the Japanese government complemented domestic production regulations with bilateral trade agreements under organic equivalency systems. This has allowed the distribution of imported foods under the Japanese “Organic JAS” label, as long as as long as they were certified under a comparable system overseas, encouraging investments in the budding segment. The demand for health and wellbeing In the last decades, Japanese households shifted the center of their lives towards the bustling metropolitan areas. Quick meals and long work hours accompany this lifestyle, much to the benefit of the convenience food market. But as the awareness of lifestyle diseases and their correlation with physical and mental health increases, a healthy diet has returned to consumers' focus. TV advertising heavily promotes health foods and supplements as daily companions to this healthy lifestyle. Marketed as an energy booster and supporter of bodily functions, manufacturers aim for market growth by targeting office employees and other consumers with busy schedules.

Japan Import Value Index: USA: Food-Stuff data was reported at 98.720 2015=100 in Jul 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 98.180 2015=100 for Jun 2018. Japan Import Value Index: USA: Food-Stuff data is updated monthly, averaging 91.170 2015=100 from Jan 2003 (Median) to Jul 2018, with 187 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 138.320 2015=100 in May 2008 and a record low of 66.290 2015=100 in Oct 2010. Japan Import Value Index: USA: Food-Stuff data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA078: Imports Value Index: By Country: 2015=100.

In fiscal year 2022, around 5.14 thousand tons of processed nuts imported to Japan were certified organic, representing an increase from just over five thousand tons in the previous fiscal year. Foods distributed as organic in Japan have to be certified under the Organic Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) system or a comparable system in the case of imported products. The certification is done by auditors accredited by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Japan Imp: Taiwan: Residues & Waste From the Food Industries data was reported at 1.056 JPY bn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.259 JPY bn for Feb 2025. Japan Imp: Taiwan: Residues & Waste From the Food Industries data is updated monthly, averaging 0.064 JPY bn from Jan 1988 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 447 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.056 JPY bn in Mar 2025 and a record low of 0.007 JPY bn in Nov 1998. Japan Imp: Taiwan: Residues & Waste From the Food Industries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA053: Imports by Country and Commodity: by 2 Digit HS Code.

Japan Import Unit Value Index: EU: Food-Stuff data was reported at 97.840 2015=100 in Jul 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 99.010 2015=100 for Jun 2018. Japan Import Unit Value Index: EU: Food-Stuff data is updated monthly, averaging 91.880 2015=100 from Jan 2003 (Median) to Jul 2018, with 187 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 108.210 2015=100 in Dec 2014 and a record low of 78.670 2015=100 in Jul 2004. Japan Import Unit Value Index: EU: Food-Stuff data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA060: Imports Unit Value Index: By Country: 2015=100.

In fiscal year 2022, over 1.5 thousand tons of pasta imported to Japan were certified organic, representing a decrease from approximately 3.7 thousand tons in the previous fiscal year. Foods distributed as organic in Japan have to be certified under the Organic Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) system or a comparable system in the case of imported products. The certification is done by auditors accredited by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Japan Imp: India: Residues & Waste From the Food Industries data was reported at 0.601 JPY bn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.840 JPY bn for Feb 2025. Japan Imp: India: Residues & Waste From the Food Industries data is updated monthly, averaging 0.508 JPY bn from Jan 1989 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 435 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.509 JPY bn in Dec 2008 and a record low of 0.000 JPY bn in Jul 1995. Japan Imp: India: Residues & Waste From the Food Industries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA053: Imports by Country and Commodity: by 2 Digit HS Code.

Imports: MTE: MY: Food-Processing Machines data was reported at 1.861 JPY bn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.579 JPY bn for May 2018. Imports: MTE: MY: Food-Processing Machines data is updated monthly, averaging 1.332 JPY bn from Jan 2009 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 114 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.330 JPY bn in Jun 2015 and a record low of 0.674 JPY bn in Nov 2012. Imports: MTE: MY: Food-Processing Machines data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA042: Imports by Commodity: Value.

Japan Import Value Index: China: Food-Stuff data was reported at 103.280 2015=100 in Jul 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 98.990 2015=100 for Jun 2018. Japan Import Value Index: China: Food-Stuff data is updated monthly, averaging 85.120 2015=100 from Jan 2003 (Median) to Jul 2018, with 187 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 117.980 2015=100 in Dec 2014 and a record low of 38.460 2015=100 in Feb 2009. Japan Import Value Index: China: Food-Stuff data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA078: Imports Value Index: By Country: 2015=100.

Japan Wholesale Trade: Food and Beverages data was reported at 4,032.000 JPY bn in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,354.000 JPY bn for Aug 2018. Japan Wholesale Trade: Food and Beverages data is updated monthly, averaging 3,524.000 JPY bn from Jan 1980 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 465 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,417.000 JPY bn in Dec 1991 and a record low of 1,789.000 JPY bn in Jan 1980. Japan Wholesale Trade: Food and Beverages data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.H001: Wholesale and Retail Trade.

Japan Imp: Vietnam: Residues & Waste From the Food Industries data was reported at 0.249 JPY bn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.329 JPY bn for Feb 2025. Japan Imp: Vietnam: Residues & Waste From the Food Industries data is updated monthly, averaging 0.085 JPY bn from Jan 1989 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 435 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.907 JPY bn in Jun 2018 and a record low of 0.000 JPY bn in Mar 1998. Japan Imp: Vietnam: Residues & Waste From the Food Industries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA053: Imports by Country and Commodity: by 2 Digit HS Code.

Japan Import Value Index: Asean: Food-Stuff data was reported at 88.450 2015=100 in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 104.880 2015=100 for Aug 2018. Japan Import Value Index: Asean: Food-Stuff data is updated monthly, averaging 74.640 2015=100 from Jan 2003 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 189 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 113.840 2015=100 in Jul 2015 and a record low of 43.000 2015=100 in Feb 2004. Japan Import Value Index: Asean: Food-Stuff data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA086: Imports Value Index: By Country: 2015=100.