The Salt Segment in Japan registered a Market volume of 90.72 million kilograms in 2025
The indicator recorded a historical growth (CAGR) of 0.70% between 2022 to 2025, and is expected to grow by...
GlobalData projects the indicator to grow at a CAGR of...
The salt industry in Japan recorded single-digit YoY growth in 2020, and a mid-single digit Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) between 2017-20. Aeon, Hanamaruki Foods Inc, and Gaban spice manufacturing (M)sdnbhd held the top three leading market positions in the salt industry in Japan. The top five players held a significant market share in the salt industry in Japan in 2020. TopValu, Hanamaruki, and Gaban were the leading brands in the salt industry. Salt, also called common salt or table salt is defined as a colorless or white crystalline solid used extensively in ground or granulated form to cure or preserve food.
Impact of COVID-19 on the food and grocery segment in Japan
The value of the Japanese food and groceries market grew by a significant percentage in 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased demand driven by precautionary buying and a spending shift from foodservice channels. The market is expected to follow a decelerating growth trajectory during the rest of the forecast period as the growth of demand is set to decelerate in line with the receding of uncertainty and the shift of consumption gains back to on-trade channels.
Who are the leading players in the salt market?
Aeon was the leading company in the Japanese salt market (by value) in 2020. TopValu, the largest brand (by value) selling salt in Japan, operates under the trademark of Aeon. Hanamaruki Foods Inc was the second largest company in the Japanese salt market (by value) in 2020. Hanamaruki, one of the prominent salt brands in Japan, is the flagship brand of Hanamaruki Foods Inc. Gaban spice manufacturing (M)sdnbhd was the other prominent company in the Japanese salt market, the company sells salt in Japan through its flagship brand Gaban.
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