Vegetable growth status and price outlook in Japan for August 2024

Press Release 1. Background In recent years, the price of vegetables has fluctuated greatly due to bad weather. In order to encourage the optimization of shipping decisions by production areas and consumer purchasing behavior, and to contribute to the stabilization of vegetable supply and prices, since 2011, we have been disseminating information on the growth status and price outlook of vegetables based on interviews with major production areas, wholesale companies, etc. This time, based on the results of the interviews, we will publish the growth status and price outlook for vegetables in August 2024 as follows. 2. Overview In August 2024, shipments of carrots, potatoes, and onions from Hokkaido, which had been on a high price trend, increased, and prices fell to average levels toward the latter half of the month. It is expected to calm down. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is implementing the "Let's Eat Vegetables" project to promote increased vegetable ...