The domestic consumption of chicken meat in Japan is expected to increase steadily from 2.95 million metric tons in 2024 to 3.07 million metric tons by 2028. This marks a consistent growth trajectory. For reference, the consumption in 2023 was 2.92 million metric tons.
Going forward:
- From 2024 to 2025, the consumption is projected to rise by approximately 1.02%.
- From 2025 to 2026, an increase of around 1.01% is anticipated.
- From 2026 to 2027, the consumption is expected to grow by about 1.00%.
- From 2027 to 2028, a rise of approximately 0.99% is forecasted.
These increments give an overall CAGR of about 1.03% from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include changes in consumer preferences, potential health trends favoring lean proteins, and any import/export policy modifications that might impact the domestic availability and cost of chicken meat.
