| Product Code: ETC7742065 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Japan continued to see significant import shipments of medical cannabis extraction products, with the USA, China, Germany, Metropolitan France, and the Netherlands emerging as the top exporting countries. Despite a high concentration level indicated by the HHI, the market experienced a notable decline with a CAGR of -36.03% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate for the year 2023-24 also showed a decrease at -28.72%. These figures suggest a shifting landscape in the medical cannabis extraction market in Japan, potentially influenced by regulatory changes or evolving consumer preferences.

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 Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Species, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technique, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Route of Administration, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness and acceptance of medical cannabis for therapeutic purposes in Japan |
4.2.2 Growing research and development activities related to medical cannabis extraction techniques |
4.2.3 Favorable government regulations and policies supporting the medical cannabis industry in Japan |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Cultural stigma and conservative attitudes towards cannabis use in Japan |
4.3.2 Limited availability of medical cannabis products and extraction facilities |
4.3.3 High costs associated with medical cannabis extraction and production |
5 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Trends |
6 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market, By Species |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Species, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Cannabis Indica, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Sativa, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Hybrid, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market, By Product |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Oils, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Tinctures, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Extract Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Full Spectrum, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Isolates, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market, By Technique |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Medicinal Cannabis Alcohol Extraction, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Carbon Dioxide Cannabis Extraction, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydrocarbon Extraction, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Solvent-Free Extractions, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Derivatives, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Cannabidiol (CBD), 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market, By Route of Administration |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Oral Solutions and Capsules, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Smoking, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Vaporizers, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Topicals, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market, By Application |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenues & Volume, By Research and Development Centers, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of medical professionals prescribing cannabis-based products in Japan |
8.2 Research and development investments in medical cannabis extraction technologies |
8.3 Rate of adoption of medical cannabis extraction techniques in the healthcare industry |
9 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Opportunity Assessment, By Species, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technique, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Opportunity Assessment, By Route of Administration, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Medical Cannabis Extraction Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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