| Product Code: ETC7740704 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 | |
In 2024, Japan continued to see a strong demand for Irish whiskey imports with the top exporting countries being the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Taiwan, and China. Despite high concentration levels indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market maintained a steady growth with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.15% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a slight dip in growth in 2024 with a -0.4% growth rate compared to the previous year. This data suggests a stable market for Irish whiskey imports in Japan with potential for further expansion in the coming years.

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 Irish Whiskey Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Irish Whiskey Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Irish Whiskey Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Pricing, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sales Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing popularity of whiskey among younger consumers in Japan |
4.2.2 Growing trend of premiumization and preference for high-quality spirits |
4.2.3 Rising interest in exploring diverse and unique alcoholic beverages in the Japanese market |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High import taxes and duties on foreign alcoholic beverages |
4.3.2 Strong competition from domestic and other international whiskey brands in Japan |
4.3.3 Cultural preference for traditional Japanese alcoholic beverages like sake and shochu |
5 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Trends |
6 Japan Irish Whiskey Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Irish Whiskey Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Blended, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Malt, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Pot Still, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Grain, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Irish Whiskey Market, By Pricing |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Mass, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Japan Irish Whiskey Market, By Sales Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By On-trade, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Off-trade, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of whiskey tasting events and festivals featuring Irish whiskey in Japan |
8.2 Growth in online search trends for Irish whiskey-related keywords in the Japanese market |
8.3 Number of partnerships and collaborations between Irish whiskey brands and Japanese retailers or bars. |
9 Japan Irish Whiskey Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Pricing, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sales Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Irish Whiskey Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Irish Whiskey Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |