The demand for beans in Japan, expressed in thousand metric tons, is projected to experience minimal growth from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual demand stood at approximately 196.0 thousand metric tons. The forecast indicates that demand will remain steady at 196.0 thousand metric tons for 2024 and 2025, slightly increasing to 197.0 in 2026, and reaching 198.0 by 2027 and 2028. This represents a nearly flat year-on-year growth with a marginal increase, highlighting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) that approaches negligible levels across this five-year period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential shifts in dietary preferences influenced by health trends could impact bean consumption.
- Import policies or climate change may affect domestic bean production, altering demand dynamics.
- Technological advancements in agriculture may affect supply and pricing, influencing demand fluctuations.
- Population demographic changes, particularly aging, could influence dietary habits and demand.
