| Product Code: ETC7746216 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Japan's popcorn import market continues to thrive, with the USA, Chile, Metropolitan France, and Mexico leading the way in 2024. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market landscape. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 95.79% from 2020 to 2024 underscores the increasing demand for popcorn in Japan. The remarkable growth rate of 520.58% from 2023 to 2024 highlights the rapid expansion of the market, presenting lucrative opportunities for importers.

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 Popcorn Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Popcorn Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Popcorn Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Popcorn Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Popcorn Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Popcorn Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Popcorn Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Consumer, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Popcorn Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health consciousness among consumers leading to a shift towards healthier snack options like popcorn. |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of flavored and gourmet popcorn varieties. |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income and changing lifestyles increasing demand for convenient and ready-to-eat snacks. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Intense competition from other snack options like chips, nuts, and crackers. |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs and pricing strategies. |
4.3.3 Limited awareness and penetration of gourmet popcorn options in certain regions of Japan. |
5 Japan Popcorn Market Trends |
6 Japan Popcorn Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Popcorn Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Popcorn Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Popcorn Market Revenues & Volume, By Microwave Popcorn, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Popcorn Market Revenues & Volume, By Ready-to-Eat Popcorn, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Popcorn Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Popcorn Market Revenues & Volume, By On-Trade, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Popcorn Market Revenues & Volume, By Off-Trade, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Japan Popcorn Market, By End Consumer |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Popcorn Market Revenues & Volume, By Households, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Popcorn Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Popcorn Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Popcorn Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Popcorn Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Popcorn Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement metrics on social media platforms for popcorn brands. |
8.2 Number of new product launches in the gourmet popcorn segment. |
8.3 Growth in online sales of popcorn products. |
8.4 Percentage increase in popcorn consumption at cinema chains and entertainment venues. |
8.5 Number of popcorn specialty stores opening in key cities. |
9 Japan Popcorn Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Popcorn Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Popcorn Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Popcorn Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Consumer, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Popcorn Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Popcorn Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Popcorn Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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