The Meat Segment in Japan registered a Market volume of 3,340.67 million kilograms in 2025
The indicator recorded a historical decline (CAGR) of 1.38% between 2022 to 2025, and is expected to decline by...
GlobalData projects the indicator to decline at a CAGR of...
Meat segment in Japan
The meat market consists of the retail sales of ambient meat, chilled raw packaged meat – processed, chilled raw packaged meat - whole cuts, cooked meats – counter, cooked meats – packaged, fresh meat (counter) and frozen meat.
Market analysis of meat segment in Japan
The Japanese meat market experienced moderate growth during the review period. The market is expected to decline slightly over the forecast period. Changing consumer food habits encouraged consumers to opt for fresh meat products. Additionally, growing trend for western food culture, resulted in the demand for meat and chicken in the country. However, in order to reduce meat or meat-free products, the Japanese consumers are shifting their preferences towards vegetarian diets is hampering the market growth during the forecast period.
Who are the leading players in the Japanese meat market?
Japan based Itoham Foods Inc. is the leading player in the Japanese meat market, accounting for a significant percentage of the market value in 2019. The company accounted for a value share of adequate percentages in fresh meat (counter) and chilled raw packaged meat - processed segments, respectively, in 2019. Japan based multinational NH Foods Ltd. is the second leading player in the Japanese meat market, accounting for significant percentage of the market value in 2019. The company accounted for value shares of relevant percentages in fresh meat (counter) and chilled raw packaged meat - processed segments, respectively, in 2019. Japan based multinational Nichirei has the third leading player in the Japanese meat market, accounting for a fair percentage of the market value in 2019. The company accounted for value shares of adequate percentages in fresh meat (counter) and frozen meat segments, respectively, in 2019.
What are the most popular brands in the market?
Ito Ham (owned by Itoham Foods Inc.) and Nipponham (owned by NH Foods Ltd.) were the most popular brands in the Japanese meat sector, accounting for value shares of significant percentages in 2019.
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