Japan

In 2024, yoghurt and sour milk products in Japan is expected to witness a modest increase in retail current value terms, following significant price adjustments in 2023 due to rising production costs, including raw milk prices and logistics, which…

This report analyses the e-commerce landscape in China, South Korea and Japan. It highlights the importance of these markets for domestic strategy and international expansion. The report showcases top retailers and focuses on consumer preferences,…

In Japan, after plant-based dairy reached its peak of retail volume sales in 2020, it experienced a consistent decline, which intensified from the latter half of 2022 due to rising inflation and the consequent surge in consumer thriftiness. This…

In 2024, other dairy in Japan is expected to see growth in retail current value terms, due to price rises implemented in 2023, which have continued, although to a lesser extent, in 2024. These price changes were implemented because the production of…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

In 2024, drinking milk products in Japan is expected to see an increase in retail current value terms due to rises in unit prices, following price revisions already made in 2023. However, as a result of price rises, retail volume sales are…

In 2024, dairy products and alternatives in Japan is expected to see moderate growth in current value terms, due to increases in unit prices resulting from price revisions in 2023. Dairy products and alternatives experienced significant value growth…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

During 2023, cheese experienced its highest ever annual increase in the average unit price, with a double-digit growth rate. This was due to a surge in the cost of imported raw materials for cheese. Major manufacturers had to revise cheese prices…

In 2023, even though the costs of raw materials such as palm oil and soybean oil stabilised, the prices of butter and spreads in Japan increased due to the rising costs of packaging, labour, and transportation. This led to price revisions throughout…

In 2024, milk formula is expected to grow in Japan in retail current value terms, due to price rises seen in 2023, which have continued in 2024, caused by the rising costs of dairy raw materials, packaging, and energy. For example, Meiji Co Ltd and…