In 2023, Japan's imports of fresh or chilled witloof chicory were valued at 1.41 million US dollars. Forecast data suggests a sequential decline from 2024 to 2028, with a value of 1.3358 million in 2024 to approximately 1.0407 million US dollars by 2028. Year-on-year, the forecasted decrease from 2024 to 2025 is 5.7%, and from 2025 to 2026 is 5.9%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is expected to be -5.7%, indicating a consistent reduction in import value.

Future trends to watch for include:

Changes in consumer preferences in Japan towards locally grown produce that could further impact imports.
Potential trade policies or agreements that might affect tariffs, influencing import costs and volumes.
Global production shifts or climatic conditions in exporting countries that may alter supply dynamics.