| Product Code: ETC12522322 | 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 |
Japan's lentils import market saw significant growth in 2024, with key exporting countries such as Canada, India, Australia, USA, and Metropolitan France leading the way. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, shifted from high to moderate in 2024, indicating a more balanced competitive landscape. The impressive CAGR of 12.56% from 2020 to 2024 and a remarkable growth rate of 36.27% from 2023 to 2024 highlight the increasing demand for lentils in Japan and the opportunities for exporters to capitalize on this thriving 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 Lentils Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Lentils Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Lentils Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Lentils Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness about the health benefits of lentils |
4.2.2 Growing demand for plant-based protein sources in Japan |
4.2.3 Rising trend of vegetarian and vegan diets in the country |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited availability of arable land for lentil cultivation in Japan |
4.3.2 High import tariffs on lentils affecting the overall market competitiveness |
5 Japan Lentils Market Trends |
6 Japan Lentils Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Lentils Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume, By Red Lentils, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume, By Green Lentils, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume, By Yellow Lentils, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume, By Brown Lentils, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan Lentils Market, By End Use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Consumers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Japan Lentils Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Lentils Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan Lentils Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Lentils Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Lentils Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Lentils Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer adoption rate of lentil-based products in Japan |
8.2 Number of new product launches featuring lentils in the market |
8.3 Adoption rate of vegetarian and vegan diets in the country |
8.4 Government initiatives supporting sustainable agriculture and crop diversification in Japan |
8.5 Price trends of lentils in the Japanese market |
9 Japan Lentils Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Lentils Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Lentils Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Lentils Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Lentils Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Lentils Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Lentils Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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