Key Market Indicators
Japan's cattle production is expected to drop slightly, reaching 3.2 million heads by 2026. This is a decrease of 0.7% compared to the 3.4 million heads in 2021. Since 1966, the average annual decline has been 0.4%. In 2021, Japan was the 46th largest cattle producer, with Nepal overtaking Japan at 3.4 million heads. India, the United States, and China were the top three producers in 2021, respectively.