Japan Beef Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The beef market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 29,948.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.1% is expected of Japan beef market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$19,776.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$29,948.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.1%
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Japan

Japan beef market highlights

  • The Japan beef market generated a revenue of USD 19,776.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 29,948.5 million by 2030.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, loin was the largest revenue generating cut in 2023.
  • Brisket is the most lucrative cut segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Beef market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 19,776.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 29,948.5 million
Growth rate6.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentLoin
Fastest growing segmentBrisket
Historical data2017 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBrisket, Shank, Loin
Key market players worldwideTyson Foods Inc Class A, NH Foods Ltd, Marfrig Global Foods SA ADR, Minerva SA ADR, Hormel Foods Corp, JBS SA ADR, Vion Food Group, Australian Agricultural Co Ltd, Cargill, Danish Crown


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 3.8% of the global beef market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China beef market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 29,948.5 million by 2030.

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Loin was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.34% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan beef market based on brisket, shank, loin covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


Japan is the third-largest importer of beef, after the U.S. and China. According to USDA’s 2020 report, it imported about 1.83 billion pounds of beef and consumed about 2.85 billion pounds. 

With the changing consumer preferences, the youth is developing a taste for leaner red meat and steak, among others, which is expected to increase the demand for beef over the forecast period.

Japan majorly imports from the U.S. and Australia, while other importers include Mexico and Canada. The U.S. is the largest supplier of plate and brisket beef parts to Japan. The majority of imported U.S. beef is served along with a rice bowl, especially as gyudon (beef rice bowl), which is a popular Japanese dish.

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Japan beef market outlook size, by cut, 2017-2030 (US$M)

Japan Beef Market Outlook Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)

Japan beef market outlook size, by cut, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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