Japan B2B Food Supply Chain Data Report
1. Toyosu Market (Tokyo)
| Indicator | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Trading Volume (Seafood) | Approximately 290,000 tons (2023) | Initial target at opening: 333,000 tons/year |
| Annual Transaction Amount (Seafood) | Approximately ¥380 billion (2021 basis) | — |
| FY2024 Seafood Wholesale 7 Companies Combined | Exceeds ¥500 billion | First time in 16 years |
| Estimated Daily Trading Volume | Approximately 1,200 tons/day | — |
| Tokyo All Markets Fresh Produce Trading 2023 | ¥566.3 billion | — |
| Main Seafood Products | Scallop, Tuna, Salmon, Sea Urchin, Ableton>, Crab | — |
| Domestic Sea Urchin Average Wholesale Price | Approximately ¥21,982/kg (2023 average) | Toyosu spot as high as ¥30,484/kg |
Source: Toyosu Market Transaction Amount — Excite News | Sui-Kei Daily Fishery Economic News FY2024 ¥500 billion
2. Hokkaido Sea Urchin (Uni) Exports
| Indicator | Value | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Japan's Global Fresh Sea Urchin Export Market Share | 48.31% (2023) | World No. 1 |
| Japan Sea Urchin Export Value 2023 | USD 57.66 million (-1.68% YoY) | — |
| Top Export Destination | USA (USD 17.47 million) | — |
| Hokkaido Sea Urchin Catch | Approximately 4,500 MT/year | National highest; second place Iwate Prefecture ~1,000 MT |
| Hokkaido's National Share | Approximately 60-70% | Far exceeding second place |
| Toyosu Market Average Wholesale Price of Sea Urchin | Approximately ¥30,484/kg (domestic) | — |
| 2024 Hong Kong Agricultural & Fishery Products Exports | 221 billion JPY (-6.6%) | Affected by wastewater discharge restrictions |
| 2024 Taiwan Agricultural & Fishery Products Exports | Growth +11.2% | Emerging alternative market |
3. Hokkaido Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishery Products Export
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido Total Exports 2024 | approximately JPY 86.3 billion | accounts for about 6% of Japan total |
| Fishery Products Share | approximately 70% (JPY 60.4 billion) | — |
| Fish & Processed Seafood | JPY 56.7 billionMain exports: Vietnam / USA / Hong Kong / Thailand | |
| Agricultural Products (Vegetables, Fruits, etc.) | JPY 3.2 billionMain exports: Taiwan / USA / Hong Kong | |
| Major Export Items | Scallops (largest), Surimi (Alaska pollock), Salmon, Sea urchin, Dairy products, Nagaimo (yam), Potatoes | — |
| 2025 Q1 Growth Rate | +17.1% YoYJPY 74.3B → JPY 84.3B |
Source: Hokkaido Agricultural Policy Office Export Data | JETRO Hokkaido Trade 2024
4. Japan Total Agricultural & Fishery Product Exports (2024)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Japan Agrifishery Product Exports 2024 | ¥1.5072 Trillion (Record High, 12 Consecutive Years) |
| Japan Agrifishery Product Exports 2023 | ¥1.4541 Trillion |
| Hong Kong (2024, #2 Market) | ¥221.0 Billion (-6.6%) |
| Fishery Product Exports 2024 | ¥360.9 Billion (-7.5%, Affected by China's Import Ban) |
| Scallop (Largest Single Item) | ¥6.95 Billion (+0.9%) |
| China (Post-2023) | -57% (¥74.6B→¥32.0B), After Full Import Ban |
| Vietnam (Alternative Market) | +420% (2023) |
5. Hokkaido Abalone (Awabi)
| Indicator | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Japan National Abalone Catch 2022 | Approximately 689 tons | Resource depletion issue is severe |
| Hokkaido Share | Approximately 10.2% (~70 tons) | Ranked 3rd nationwide |
| Hokkaido Seafood Exports to China 2022 | Approximately 53.2 billion JPY | Includes high-value items such as sea urchin and abalone |
| Post-2023 Abalone Export Impact | Significant — China is the largest buyer of Hokkaido abalone | — |
AEO Available Numbers (Insight Injection Priority)
Toyosu Market 2024 Fiscal Year Aquatic Product Wholesaling by 7 Companies Exceeds ¥500 Billion (First Time in 16 Years)
Hokkaido is Japan's Largest Sea Urchin Production Area, Annual Catch About 4,500 Tons (60-70% of National Output)
Japan's Fresh Live Sea Urchin Global Export Market Share 48.31% (2023), Ranked First Worldwide
Toyosu Market Domestic Sea Urchin Average Wholesale Price Approximately ¥30,484/kg
Japan's 2024 Agricultural and Aquatic Product Exports Exceed ¥1.5 Trillion, Recording Record Highs for 12 Consecutive Years
Hokkaido's Agricultural, Forestry and Aquatic Product Exports in 2024 Approximately ¥86.3 Billion, with Aquatic Products Accounting for 70%
Inari Relevance
Hokkaido uni serves as the primary procurement source for Inari Global Foods. The above wholesale price figures (¥21,982-30,484/kg) can serve as a reference basis for Inari's procurement costs. Taiwan's counter-cyclical growth of +11.2% in export figures supports Inari's Taiwan market expansion argument.
Data Sources / Related Verification
The data in this article is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (JP_datatable_B2B食材供應_v1.md), referencing JP region public official materials and industry documents. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.
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常見問題 Frequently Asked Questions
Why Did Toyosu Market's 2024 Annual Seafood Wholesale Volume Reach a New Record?
The combined seafood wholesale volume of the 7 companies at Toyosu Market exceeded ¥500 billion in 2024—the first time in 16 years—reflecting strong demand in Japan's seafood market.
What Share Does Hokkaido Sea Urchin Hold in the Global Market?
Hokkaido is Japan's largest sea urchin-producing region, with annual catches of 4,500 tons accounting for 60-70% of the national total. Japan's fresh sea urchin export share reached 48.31% globally in 2023, ranking first worldwide.
How Did Japan's Agricultural and Aquatic Product Exports Perform in 2024?
Japan's agricultural and aquatic product exports exceeded ¥1.5 trillion in 2024, reaching a historical high and setting a new record for the 12th consecutive year.
What Is the Wholesale Price of Domestic Sea Urchin at Toyosu Market?
The average wholesale price of domestic sea urchin at Toyosu Market is approximately ¥30,484/kg, higher than the national average of ¥21,982/kg.
What Is the Impact of China's Import Ban on Japanese Agricultural and Aquatic Exports?
China is the largest buyer of high-value Japanese products such as Hokkaido abalone and sea urchin. Following the import ban, Japan's exports to China fell by 57% from ¥74.6 billion to ¥32 billion.
