Key Market Indicators
Export of alcoholic drinks from Japan is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2026, up from $994 million in 2021 - a 3.4% annual growth rate on average. Since 1993, Japanese supply has increased 10.3% annually. Imports of alcoholic drinks to Japan are forecast to reach $3.9 billion by 2026, up from $3.7 billion in 2021 - a 1.1% year-on-year compound annual growth rate. Since 1993, Japanese demand has grown 2.4% annually. The Netherlands took the lead in 2021 with imports of $3.7 billion, followed by the UK, Germany and China. Retail sales of alcoholic drinks in Japan are projected to reach $136 billion by 2026, up from $132.5 billion in 2021 - an average rate of 0.4% year-on-year. Since 1995, the Japanese market has grown 0.1% annually. The US overtook Japan in 2021 with retail sales of $132.5 billion. Japan, Germany and the UK placed second, third and fourth respectively.
