Japan: Momentum for strawberry exports, 80% of the previous year in 2 months, mainly in Asia

Published Apr 11, 2021

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Strawberry exports have reached a milestone, generating over 1 billion yen in February, the first time this has happened in a single month. The exports, which include high-quality strawberries, were shipped to several countries including Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and the United States. The export volume increased significantly in 2014, peaking at 1237 tons in 2018, despite a drop in 2019 due to logistical issues and a poor harvest. Despite distribution being three to six times the domestic price, the strawberries are popular among the wealthy due to their large size and taste. The Japanese government is actively promoting the expansion of forestry, marine products, and food exports, setting a target of 8.6 billion yen in strawberry exports in 2013 and designating 12 production areas as 'export production areas' to strengthen the foundation and maintain quality for increased export volume.

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Strawberry exports are gaining momentum. According to the Ministry of Finance trade statistics, strawberry exports reached 493 tons in February, surpassing 1 billion yen for the first time in a single month. In addition to the evaluation in terms of production quality, we are also gaining demand for strawberry strawberry under the type corona virus overseas. (Morika Takanashi) Reputed for its large grain and taste. Produced strawberries Exported to Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, the United States, etc. Export volume increased in 2014 and reached a record high of 1237 tons in 2018. Logistics stagnated under Corona, although it fell below 1000 tons due to poor harvest in 2019. In 20 years, the export volume was 1179 tons, which was the second highest after 2018. It was 11.5 times higher than in 2010, but 913 tons, which is 80% of the annual volume in 21 years and 20 years, was exported in 2 months. Yes. Strawberries are distributed in overseas markets at 3 to 6 times the ...

Source: 日本農業新聞