Forecast: Roast and Ground Green Coffee Import in Japan

Japan's imports of roast and ground green coffee are forecasted to remain stable at 102,000 bags of 60 kg each per year from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the import volume was also 102,000 bags. The year-on-year variation for 2024 through 2028 is 0%, indicating a flat trend with no growth. Over the last two years (2023-2024), the imports have shown no change, and the latest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is 0%.

Future trends to watch for:

• Changes in consumer preferences toward specialty coffee, which might affect import volumes.

• Potential shifts in trade policies or agreements impacting coffee trade.

• Market saturation or emerging trends in local coffee production that may influence import needs.

• Fluctuations in global supply chains or coffee prices could alter future import volumes.