| Product Code: ETC7751343 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Japan's waffles import market in 2024 continues to see diverse sources, with China, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK, and USA emerging as the top exporters. The market displays low concentration, as indicated by the low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2024. The industry has shown strong growth with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.9% from 2020 to 2024. Notably, the growth rate surged in 2024, reaching 13.93%, reflecting the increasing popularity and demand for waffles 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 Waffles Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Waffles Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Waffles Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Waffles Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Waffles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Waffles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Waffles Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing trend of snacking culture in Japan |
4.2.2 Growing demand for convenience and ready-to-eat food products |
4.2.3 Rising popularity of food tourism in Japan |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High competition from traditional Japanese snacks like mochi and taiyaki |
4.3.2 Challenges in maintaining product quality and taste consistency |
4.3.3 Limited awareness and penetration of waffles in certain regions of Japan |
5 Japan Waffles Market Trends |
6 Japan Waffles Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Waffles Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Waffles Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Waffles Market Revenues & Volume, By Traditional Waffle (Homestyle Waffle), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Waffles Market Revenues & Volume, By Flavored Waffle, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Waffles Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Waffles Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Waffles Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Waffles Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialist Retailers, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Waffles Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retailers, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Waffles Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Waffles Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Waffles Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Waffles Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Customer satisfaction scores based on taste, texture, and overall experience |
8.2 Number of new waffle product launches in the market |
8.3 Growth in the number of waffle specialty cafes and outlets in Japan |
8.4 Social media engagement and presence for waffle brands |
8.5 Percentage increase in waffle consumption among different age groups in Japan |
9 Japan Waffles Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Waffles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Waffles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Waffles Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Waffles Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Waffles Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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