| Product Code: ETC7736038 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Japan continued to see a strong demand for dark spirits with top exporters being the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, and Taiwan, Province of China. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), remained very high. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -0.4%, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for dark spirits import shipments to Japan over the period of 2020-2024 was a healthy 4.15%. The data suggests a stable and growing market for imported dark spirits in Japan.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Japan Dark Spirits Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Dark Spirits Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Dark Spirits Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Dark Spirits Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing popularity of craft and artisanal spirits in Japan |
4.2.2 Growing consumer interest in premium and high-quality dark spirits |
4.2.3 Rising cocktail culture and demand for mixology in the Japanese market |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and taxes on alcohol production and sales in Japan |
4.3.2 Competition from other alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine in the market |
4.3.3 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs for dark spirits |
5 Japan Dark Spirits Market Trends |
6 Japan Dark Spirits Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Dark Spirits Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume, By Whiskey, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume, By Rum, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume, By Brandy, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Dark Spirits Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume, By On Trade, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume, By Off Trade, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Japan Dark Spirits Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume, By Bars, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume, By Restaurants, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume, By Pubs, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Dark Spirits Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Dark Spirits Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Dark Spirits Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Dark Spirits Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of craft distilleries and artisanal spirit producers in Japan |
8.2 Consumer spending on premium dark spirits in Japan |
8.3 Participation and attendance in mixology events and cocktail festivals in Japan |
9 Japan Dark Spirits Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Dark Spirits Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Dark Spirits Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Dark Spirits Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Dark Spirits Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Dark Spirits Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Dark Spirits Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |