In 2023, the stock of mutton and goat meat in Japan was at a certain level. As of the forecasted data starting in 2024, there is an expected increase from 6.0 thousand metric tons to 7.0 thousand metric tons by 2025, where it stabilizes through 2028. The year-on-year variation between 2024 and 2025 shows approximately a 16.7% increase, whereas from 2025 onwards, the stock remains constant, indicating no variation. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecasted five years shows a modest increase, primarily due to the initial growth from 2024 to 2025.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of changing dietary preferences, domestic production adjustments, and international trade policies, which could influence the consistency or change in stocks. Monitoring these factors is crucial to understanding their effect on Japan's mutton and goat meat market dynamics.
