In 2023, Japan's import of prepared or preserved sweet corn stood at $104 million. From 2024 to 2028, forecasts indicate a gradual increase in imports, reaching $110 million by 2028. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is about 1.22%, from 2025 to 2026 is approximately 1.17%, from 2026 to 2027 is roughly 1.14%, and from 2027 to 2028 is about 1.10%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is projected at 1.14%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of dietary shifts towards plant-based foods, changes in global trade policies, and domestic agricultural developments which may influence Japan's reliance on imported sweet corn.
