Japan Meat Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2015-2025 – Analyzing Product Categories and Segments, Distribution Channel, Competitive Landscape, Packaging and Consumer Segmentation
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The Japanese meat market was valued at $32.9 billion in 2020 and is projected to register a growth of more than 0.8%, during the forecast period 2021 to 2025. Fresh meat (counter) was the largest category in 2020, followed by chilled raw packaged meat – processed, chilled raw packaged meat – whole cuts, cooked meats – counter, frozen meat, cooked meats – packaged and ambient meat. The frozen meat category is forecast to register the fastest value growth at a CAGR of more than 1%, during 2020-2025. It is followed by chilled raw packaged meat – processed and ambient meat respectively.
Overview of the meat market in Japan
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What are the market dynamics in the meat market in Japan?
The per capita consumption and per capita expenditure of meat was higher in Japan than at the global and regional levels in 2020. In Japan, the consumption of meat is higher among females than males. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the largest distribution channel in the Japanese meat sector, followed by food & drinks specialists and convenience stores. In 2020, fresh meat (counter) was the leading category in volume terms across the leading cities in the Japanese meat sector. while the frozen meat category is forecast to register the fastest volume growth during the forecast period, followed by chilled raw packaged meat – processed and ambient meat.
Meat market in the Asia-Pacific, in 2020
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Japan accounted for a value share of more than 50%, in the meat sector in 2020 followed by Osaka and Nagoya. Tokyo emerged as the largest meat market in Japan followed by Osaka and Nagoya respectively, in the same year. The meat market in Naha recorded the fastest growth with a CAGR of more than 3%, during 2015-2020, while Sapporo recorded the slowest growth during the same period.
What are the category classifications in the Japanese meat market?
Fresh meat (counter) led the Japanese meat sector in terms of per capita consumption in 2020, followed by chilled raw packaged meat – whole cuts and chilled raw packaged meat – processed respectively. However, per capita consumption of chilled raw packaged meat – processed, cooked meats (counter), cooked meats – packaged, fresh meat (counter) and chilled raw packaged meat – whole cuts was higher in Japan than at the regional level, but lower when compared to the global level in the same year. Furthermore, the per capita consumption of ambient meat and frozen meat was lower in Japan than at the global level and the regional level during the same period.
Meat market in Japan, by category
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Who are the major players in the Japanese meat market?
Itoham Foods Inc., NH Foods Ltd., Nichirei, Tyson Foods, Inc., and Johnsonville, LLC are the major players in the Japanese meat market. The top three companies in the market are Itoham Foods Inc., NH Foods Ltd., and Nichirei. Itoham Foods Inc. accounted for a value share of more than 20% in 2020.
Japanese meat market, by key players
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Market report scope
Market size (Year – 2020) |
$32.9 billion |
Growth rate | CAGR of >0.8% from 2021 to 2025 |
The base year for estimation | 2020 |
Forecast Period | 2021 – 2025 |
Segmentation by category | Ambient meat, Chilled raw packaged meat – processed, Chilled raw packaged meat – processed, Cooked meats – counter, Cooked meats – packaged, Fresh meat (counter), and Frozen meat |
Key players | Itoham Foods Inc., NH Foods Ltd., Nichirei, Tyson Foods, Inc., and Johnsonville, LLC |
Scope
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the following:
- Per capita consumption and per capita expenditure of meat was higher in Japan than on a regional level in 2020.
- Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the largest distribution channel in the Japanese meat sector.
- Fresh meat (counter) was the leading category in volume terms across the leading cities in the Japanese meat sector in 2020.
- In Japan, consumption of meat is higher among females than males. Furthermore, “kids & babies” represent the largest subset of the meat sector in Japan.
- Private labels are growing at a higher CAGR than brands in the Japanese meat sector.
- In the ambient meat category, products with health & wellness claims grew at a higher CAGR than products without health & wellness claims during 2015-2020.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the market size of the Japanese meat market in 2020?
The market size of the Japanese meat market was valued at $32.9 billion in 2020.
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What is the growth rate of the Japanese meat market?
The Japanese meat market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 0.8% from 2021 to 2025.
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What are the key categories in the Japanese meat market?
The key categories in Japan meat market include ambient meat, chilled raw packaged meat – processed, chilled raw packaged meat – processed, cooked meats – counter, cooked meats – packaged, fresh meat (counter), and frozen meat.
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Who are the key players in the Japanese meat market?
The key players in the Japanese meat market are Itoham Foods Inc., NH Foods Ltd., Nichirei, Tyson Foods, Inc., and Johnsonville, LLC.
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