In 2023, Japan's centrifugal raw sugar imports were at 1.05 million metric tons. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 indicates a gradual decrease in volume, moving from 1.04 to 1.0 million metric tons. This reflects an average annual decrease of about 1% in imports. The year-on-year variations show a decrease of approximately 0.97% annually.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential changes in domestic sugar consumption and production impacting import needs.
Fluctuations in global sugar prices affecting import volume.
Trade agreements and government policies influencing Japan's import strategy.
The impact of health trends shifting towards alternative sweeteners.