| Product Code: ETC12372754 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
In 2024, Japan continued to see a steady influx of herbal ingredients and functional beverages imports, with top exporters being China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and the USA. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, suggesting strong competition among these key players. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a healthy 6.16%, demonstrating sustained growth in this sector. Although the growth rate slightly decreased from 2023 to 2024 to 1.41%, the overall trend underscores the continued demand and popularity of herbal ingredients and functional beverages in the Japanese market.

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 Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Formulation Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Target Consumer, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness and preference for natural and healthy ingredients |
4.2.2 Growing demand for functional beverages due to health and wellness trends |
4.2.3 Rising interest in traditional Japanese herbal ingredients for their perceived health benefits |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and compliance requirements for herbal ingredients in food and beverage products |
4.3.2 Limited availability and sourcing challenges for certain rare or seasonal herbal ingredients |
4.3.3 Competition from mainstream beverage companies offering similar functional products |
5 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Trends |
6 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Herbal Ingredients, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Functional Beverages, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Extracts, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Teas, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Supplements, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Health Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market, By Formulation Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Capsule, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Tablet, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market, By Target Consumer |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Health Conscious, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Athletes, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By General Population, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Elderly, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement with herbal ingredient content in beverages (e.g., social media mentions, online searches) |
8.2 Adoption rate of new functional beverage products featuring herbal ingredients |
8.3 Frequency of product innovation and launches in the herbal ingredients and functional beverages segment |
8.4 Consumer perception and sentiment towards herbal ingredients and functional beverages (e.g., surveys, reviews) |
8.5 Growth in partnerships and collaborations within the herbal ingredients supply chain for increased availability and sustainability |
9 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Formulation Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Target Consumer, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Herbal Ingredients and Functional Beverages Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |