In 2023, the actual sugar cane yield in Japan stood at [insert 2023 figure here]. Forecasted data for 2024 to 2028 indicate a decreasing trend in the sugar cane yield, from 527.55 thousand hectograms per hectare in 2024 to 514.08 thousand hectograms per hectare in 2028.
Year-on-year, the yield is expected to decrease by approximately 0.66% from 2024 to 2025, 0.65% from 2025 to 2026, 0.64% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.63% from 2027 to 2028. Over the last two years, this yields a cumulative decrease of approximately 1.29%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is around -0.65%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of climate change on agricultural productivity, advancements in agricultural technology, and shifts in domestic and international demand for sugar cane. Significant changes in these areas could alter the current forecasted decline.