Staple Foods in Japan
Staple foods in Japan is set to grow in current value terms in 2023, largely driven by unit price increases due to inflation and increases in production costs. Although many manufacturers had already implemented price increases in 2022, the costs of raw materials such as wheat and meat (for which Japan heavily relies on imports) have remained high, impacted by the weak yen, while higher logistics and energy costs have also been seen. Bird flu in early 2023 also caused serious egg shortages, lead...
Euromonitor International's Staple Foods in Japan report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baked Goods, Breakfast Cereals, Processed Fruit and Vegetables, Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat, Rice, Pasta and Noodles.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's Staple Foods in Japan report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baked Goods, Breakfast Cereals, Processed Fruit and Vegetables, Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat, Rice, Pasta and Noodles.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Staple Foods market;
- Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
- Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Staple Foods in Japan
Euromonitor International
November 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
STAPLE FOODS IN JAPAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staple foods in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BAKED GOODS IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Continued current value growth due to unit price increases
Flat retail volume growth, but performances differ between categories
Yamazaki Baking continues to lead baked goods in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued retail current value growth, while volume growth will be hampered
The rising importance of domestic wheat
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2019-2023
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2020-2023
Table 20 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BREAKFAST CEREALS IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Volume consumption of breakfast cereals decreases due to normalising sales and price increases
Hot cereals turns to decline due to active product launches in other categories
Calbee Inc maintains its lead, Kellogg (Japan) KK holds second position
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Hot cereals set to contribute to growth in breakfast cereals
Product innovations with a focus on health likely to continue to be seen
CATEGORY DATA
Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2019-2023
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2020-2023
Table 31 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PROCESSED MEAT, SEAFOOD AND ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Meat, seafood and alternatives to meat declines in volume terms due to normalising sales and price increases
Meat and seafood substitutes set to struggle in retail, but expand through foodservice
Generics dominates a highly fragmented category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Retail volumes set to continue to decline, impacted by falling population and price increases
Frozen products set to see growth, driven by convenience and added-value
Meat and seafood substitutes has further potential
CATEGORY DATA
Table 36 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 41 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 42 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 43 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 44 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2020-2023
Table 47 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2023-2028
PROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Processed fruit and vegetable struggles in retail volume terms due to normalising sales and price increases
Plastic pouches and carton containers are gaining shelf space
Private label has the largest share in frozen fruit
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Frozen processed fruit and vegetables will contribute to overall growth of processed fruit and vegetables
Shelf stable fruit and vegetables will struggle
Plastic pouches and carton containers set to become more popular
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 53 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 54 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2019-2023
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2020-2023
Table 57 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Volume growth of pasta and noodles struggles due to easing of COVID-19, but rice performs relatively well thanks to affordability
Demand for convenience remains high
JA Group and Nissin Food Products lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Minimal growth expected due to the weak performance of rice
Frozen noodles and instant noodles set to perform well
Premiumisation with a focus on health will remain important to sustain profits and attract attention from health-conscious consumers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 62 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 63 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 64 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 65 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 66 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2019-2023
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2020-2023
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2019-2023
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2020-2023
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
Table 75 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 76 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 77 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 78 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Euromonitor International
November 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
STAPLE FOODS IN JAPAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staple foods in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BAKED GOODS IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Continued current value growth due to unit price increases
Flat retail volume growth, but performances differ between categories
Yamazaki Baking continues to lead baked goods in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued retail current value growth, while volume growth will be hampered
The rising importance of domestic wheat
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2019-2023
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2020-2023
Table 20 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BREAKFAST CEREALS IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Volume consumption of breakfast cereals decreases due to normalising sales and price increases
Hot cereals turns to decline due to active product launches in other categories
Calbee Inc maintains its lead, Kellogg (Japan) KK holds second position
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Hot cereals set to contribute to growth in breakfast cereals
Product innovations with a focus on health likely to continue to be seen
CATEGORY DATA
Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2019-2023
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2020-2023
Table 31 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PROCESSED MEAT, SEAFOOD AND ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Meat, seafood and alternatives to meat declines in volume terms due to normalising sales and price increases
Meat and seafood substitutes set to struggle in retail, but expand through foodservice
Generics dominates a highly fragmented category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Retail volumes set to continue to decline, impacted by falling population and price increases
Frozen products set to see growth, driven by convenience and added-value
Meat and seafood substitutes has further potential
CATEGORY DATA
Table 36 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 41 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 42 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 43 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 44 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2020-2023
Table 47 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2023-2028
PROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Processed fruit and vegetable struggles in retail volume terms due to normalising sales and price increases
Plastic pouches and carton containers are gaining shelf space
Private label has the largest share in frozen fruit
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Frozen processed fruit and vegetables will contribute to overall growth of processed fruit and vegetables
Shelf stable fruit and vegetables will struggle
Plastic pouches and carton containers set to become more popular
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 53 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 54 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2019-2023
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2020-2023
Table 57 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Volume growth of pasta and noodles struggles due to easing of COVID-19, but rice performs relatively well thanks to affordability
Demand for convenience remains high
JA Group and Nissin Food Products lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Minimal growth expected due to the weak performance of rice
Frozen noodles and instant noodles set to perform well
Premiumisation with a focus on health will remain important to sustain profits and attract attention from health-conscious consumers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 62 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 63 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 64 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 65 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 66 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2019-2023
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2020-2023
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2019-2023
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2020-2023
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
Table 75 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 76 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 77 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 78 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
