Japan
U.S. Trade with Japan in 2023
Export Market Rank
#5 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$11.89 Billion
3-Year Average
$13.58 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-1.33% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Japan in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $2.07 Billion | 7.21 Million | $2.39 Billion | -23% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $1.81 Billion | 243,249 | $1.88 Billion | 15% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $1.41 Billion | 344,186 | $1.6 Billion | -27% |
| Soybeans | $1.37 Billion | 2.3 Million | $1.15 Billion | 36% |
| Wheat | $691.6 Million | 2.06 Million | $725.06 Million | -24% |
| Processed Vegetables | $607.33 Million | 386,468 | $505.58 Million | 26% |
| Rice | $414 Million | 266,800 | $270.47 Million | 73% |
| Dairy Products | $387.33 Million | 118,796 | $333.32 Million | -5% |
| Hay | $368.51 Million | 882,013 | $443.72 Million | -17% |
| Tree Nuts | $327.59 Million | 66,121 | $406.87 Million | -21% |
Data and Analysis
This report provides the latest status of consumption, regulation, public perception, research, development, production, government policy, and use of agricultural biotechnology in Japan. In general, Japan uses a science-based process for evaluating and granting approval for import and production of genetically engineered products.
In 2024, Japanese oil refineries have continued supplying ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE), which is made from approximately 824 million liters of bioethanol and reflects the annual target volume set by the Government of Japan (GOJ).
FAS/Tokyo projects that Japan's fluid milk production will decline in 2025, primarily due to a decrease in the milking cow population anticipated from 2024.
Upcoming
All times in ET.
Feb 12
Feb 14
2025
Trade Show
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USDA Endorsed
Supermarket Trade Show
Tokyo, Japan
Mar 11
Mar 14
2025
Trade Show
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USDA Endorsed
FOODEX Japan
Tokyo, Japan
News and Features
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 124,000 MT of corn for delivery to Japan and 120,000 MT of corn for delivery to unknown destinations.
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 227,600 MT of corn for delivery to Japan; 165,000 MT of corn for delivery to unknown destinations;198,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations.
Private exporters reported the following sales activity: 155,000 MT of corn for delivery to Japan during MY 2024/2025 and 228,000 MT of soybean meal for delivery to the Philippines during MY 2023/2024.