Japan Organic Food & Beverage Market Overview, 2029

Japan has a rich tea culture, and organic tea production is gaining popularity. Organic Japanese green tea, such as matcha and sencha, is highly regarded for its quality and health benefits. Organic tea farms in regions like Shizuoka and Uji are known for their sustainable cultivation practises. Rice is a staple in Japanese cuisine, and organic rice production is increasing in Japan. Organic rice is cultivated without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, and farmers employ traditional methods to maintain soil fertility and promote biodiversity. In recent years, there has been a rise in local organic farming initiatives in Japan. These initiatives focus on promoting organic agriculture at the community level, encouraging sustainable farming practises, and strengthening the connection between farmers and consumers. Japan is known for its consumption of seaweed, and organic seaweed production is gaining traction. Organic seaweed farms cultivate varieties like nori, wakame, and kombu without the use of synthetic chemicals, ensuring high-quality and environmentally friendly products. The demand for organic baby food in Japan has been increasing.

According to the research report "Japan Organic Food & Beverage Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the Japan Organic Food & Beverage market is expected to reach a market size of more than USD 6.58 Billion by 2029. Parents are choosing organic options to provide their infants with safe and nutritious food. These events showcase organic produce, food products, and beverages from local and regional producers. They provide a platform for consumers to learn about organic farming, engage with producers, and enjoy organic food samples. Japan is adopting eco-friendly packaging materials, such as biodegradable containers and reduced-plastic packaging solutions. Japan has also developed organic certification for fish and seafood. The organic certification ensures sustainable aquaculture practises that prioritise fish welfare, water quality, and feed quality. The demand for organic foods and beverages in Japan has been steadily increasing over the years due to health and wellness consciousness, food safety concerns, environmental awareness, increased traceability and transparency, increased availability and variety, and demographic factors. There are several companies in Japan that are engaged in the manufacturing of organic foods and beverages. Marusan-Ai Co., Ltd., Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd., Amy's Kitchen Japan, Clearspring Ltd., and Yamamotoyama Co., Ltd.

In Japan, there are several shopping malls and retail chains that offer a wide range of organic foods and beverages, like Aeon Supermarket, Tokyu Food Show, National Azabu, Natural Lawson, Seijo Ishii, and Oisix ra daichi. The supply chains for organic foods and beverages in Japan involve various stakeholders and processes to ensure the availability of organic products to consumers, like organic farmers, distributors and wholesalers, retailers, logistics and transportation, and consumers. Some government laws and regulations related to organic foods and beverages are in the Japan Agricultural Standards Act, Japan Agricultural Standards for Organic Plants, Japan Agricultural Standards for Organic Processed Foods, Labelling and Traceability, Inspections, and Audits. These government laws and regulations aim to maintain the integrity of organic foods and beverages in Japan, provide transparency to consumers, and support the development of a reliable organic sector in the country. Organic foods and beverages in Japan can be classified into various product categories based on their characteristics and composition, like fresh produce, dairy products, meat and poultry, cereals and grains, beverages, snacks, and confectionery, processed foods, bakery and baked goods, health supplements, and ready-to-drink beverages.

Organic foods and beverages have gained significant popularity and demand in Japan. Consumers in Japan are increasingly conscious of the health and environmental benefits associated with organic products, leading to a growing market for organic options. The Japanese government has established regulations and standards, such as the Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) system, to ensure the authenticity and integrity of organic products. These standards cover various aspects of organic production, processing, labelling, and certification, providing transparency and confidence to consumers. Japan has a diverse range of organic products available across different product segments, including fresh produce, dairy products, meat and poultry, cereals and grains, beverages, snacks, processed foods, bakery goods, and health supplements. This wide variety allows consumers to incorporate organic choices into their diets across different food and beverage categories.

Considered in this report
• Geography: Japan
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029



Aspects covered in this report
• Japan market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Type
• Organic food
• Fruits and vegetables
• Meat, fish and poultry
• Dairy products
• Frozen and processed food
• others
• Organic Beverages
• Non dairy products
• Tea and coffee
• Beer and wine
• Others

By Sales Channel
• Convenient stores
• Modern Retail
• Online retail
• Others

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us. we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to organic food and beverage industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.