The beef and sheep meat market in Japan for 2021

Published 2021년 11월 4일

Tridge summary

The ICEX has released a study on the beef and sheep meat market in Japan 2021, covering the period 2016 to 2020. The research by Miguel Gómez Loira and Pablo José Iglesias Marquina provides an in-depth analysis of the market, including supply and demand, pricing, and perception of Spanish products. It also discusses distribution channels, market access, and opportunities. The study reveals that while Japan's beef production remains stable at around 330,000 tons per year, only 0.5% is for export, and imports range from 503,226 to 615,409 tons per year. Australian and American beef dominate the market, accounting for 27.9% and 27.1% respectively. Sheep meat imports are much lower, at 20,960 tonnes per year. The report suggests that Spanish companies could find success by targeting the gourmet market, where European meat has a stronger presence, and focusing on products like bovine tongue and sheep meat.
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The ICEX has published a study on 'The beef and sheep meat market in Japan 2021'. Prepared by Miguel Gómez Loira and Pablo José Iglesias Marquina, from the Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Tokyo, it is prepared with data from the years 2016 to 2020.The document analyzes supply and demand, as well as prices and the perception of the Spanish product. It also provides information on distribution channels, market access, prospects and opportunities in the sector. The full report, upon registration, can be downloaded from this link to the ICEX website. Beef production in Japan has been located in recent years around 330,000 tons, of which only 0.5% is destined for export. In contrast, imports have moved between 503,226 and 615,409 tons per year. Of the total beef sold in the Japanese market, 35.5% is domestically produced, while 27.9% is Australian beef and 27.1%, American, consolidating the increase in levels of dependence on abroad. Japanese imports of sheep meat are much ...

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