| Product Code: ETC7744982 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Japan saw a significant increase in import shipments of parboiled and white rice, with top exporting countries being Thailand, Vietnam, USA, Sri Lanka, and China. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, shifted from low to moderate concentration, indicating a more competitive landscape. Despite a negative CAGR from 2020 to 2024, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 was a notable 24.6%, suggesting a potential rebound in demand for rice imports in Japan. The influx of rice from diverse sources highlights the resilience and adaptability of the market to meet consumer needs.

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 Parboiled and White Rice Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Rice Length Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health consciousness and preference for nutritious food choices among consumers |
4.2.2 Growing demand for convenience and ready-to-cook food products |
4.2.3 Rising popularity of Japanese cuisine globally, leading to increased consumption of rice |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices affecting production costs |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative grains and rice varieties in the market |
4.3.3 Regulatory restrictions and quality standards impacting market growth |
5 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Trends |
6 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market, By Rice Length Form |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Revenues & Volume, By Rice Length Form, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Revenues & Volume, By Long grain, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium grain, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Revenues & Volume, By Short grain, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Revenues & Volume, By Frozen food, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Revenues & Volume, By Instant dry mixes of soup, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of parboiled and white rice in the market |
8.2 Consumer awareness and perception of the nutritional benefits of parboiled and white rice |
8.3 Percentage of households consuming parboiled and white rice as a staple food |
8.4 Investment in research and development for new rice varieties and processing technologies |
8.5 Consumer feedback and satisfaction levels with the quality of parboiled and white rice |
9 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Opportunity Assessment, By Rice Length Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Parboiled and White Rice Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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