Meat production in Japan in 2023 stood at 4.2594 million metric tons. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 suggest a steady increase in production volumes. The year-on-year percentage variations for 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 are approximately 1.19%, 1.19%, 1.15%, 1.11%, and 1.08% respectively. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for this period is approximately 1.14%.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in consumer preferences towards alternative protein sources, potential policy changes affecting agricultural practices, and advancements in meat production technology which can impact both efficiency and sustainability. Additionally, global economic conditions and trade policies could influence production and export dynamics in Japan's meat industry.