| Product Code: ETC083981 | Publication Date: Jun 2021 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Japan's canned mackerel import market in 2024 saw consistent shipments from top exporters including China, Thailand, India, Vietnam, and South Korea. Despite moderate concentration levels reflected by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market experienced a slight decline in CAGR from 2020 to 2024 at -0.36%. However, there was a positive growth rate of 1.19% from 2023 to 2024, indicating a potential uptick in demand for canned mackerel in Japan.

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 Canned Mackerel Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Canned Mackerel Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Canned Mackerel Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing awareness about the health benefits of consuming mackerel, such as high omega-3 fatty acids content and protein. |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for convenient and ready-to-eat seafood products. |
4.2.3 Rising popularity of Japanese cuisine worldwide, leading to a higher demand for canned mackerel as an ingredient. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices, such as mackerel fish, can impact the cost of production. |
4.3.2 Competition from other canned seafood products, such as tuna and sardines, may limit market growth. |
4.3.3 Concerns about sustainability and overfishing practices in the mackerel industry could affect consumer perception. |
5 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Trends |
6 Japan Canned Mackerel Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Canned Mackerel Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.3 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Revenues & Volume, By Mackerel in Brine, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.4 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Revenues & Volume, By Mackerel in Oil, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.5 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Revenues & Volume, By Mackerel in Tomato Sauce, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.6 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Revenues & Volume, By Mackerel in Greek Sauce, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.7 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2 Japan Canned Mackerel Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Sale, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2.3 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline Sale, 2018 - 2027F |
7 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer awareness and perception of mackerel as a healthy food option. |
8.2 Number of new product launches or innovations in the canned mackerel market. |
8.3 Level of investment in marketing and promotional activities by key players in the market. |
9 Japan Canned Mackerel Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Canned Mackerel Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021 |
10.2 Japan Canned Mackerel Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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