In 2023, Japan's broiler meat imports stood at 1.10 million metric tons. Forecasts indicate a gradual increase in imports, reaching 1.12 million metric tons in 2024 and rising steadily to 1.19 million metric tons by 2028. This represents a year-on-year growth rate of about 1.79% in 2024, 1.79% in 2025, 1.75% in 2026, and 0.85% in 2027. Over the five-year forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 1.59%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of changing dietary preferences and health trends in Japan.
- Potential trade policy shifts and their implications on import dynamics.
- Evolving supply chain efficiencies and their influence on import costs and volume.
