日本食品进口额连续3年超10万亿日元

Group 1 - Japan's food import value is projected to grow by 5% in 2024, reaching 11.6032 trillion yen, which is approximately nine times the export value [1] - The import value of agricultural products, including livestock, is 9.5443 trillion yen, a 5% increase year-on-year, while seafood imports amount to 2.0589 trillion yen, up 2% [1] - The increase in food costs in Japan is attributed to global competition for food, abnormal weather, and the depreciation of the yen [1] Group 2 - The demand for beef remains strong globally, with Japan, South Korea, China, and Mexico competing for U.S. beef imports, which averaged 985 yen per kilogram in 2024, a 17% increase year-on-year [2] - The total import value of beef reached 474.7 billion yen, reflecting a 16% year-on-year growth [2] Group 3 - Abnormal weather patterns have diversified the sources of fruits in Japan, with bananas and pineapples now sourced from Laos and Ecuador alongside the Philippines [3] - The import value of fruits increased by 10% to 431.6 billion yen, driven by rising prices due to production issues in the Philippines [3] - Coffee bean imports rose by 20% to 244.1 billion yen, influenced by droughts in Vietnam affecting supply [3] - Cocoa bean imports surged by 80% due to adverse weather conditions in West Africa, which produces over half of the world's cocoa [3] Group 4 - Japan's food import value has consistently exceeded 10 trillion yen since 2022, influenced by rising grain prices due to the Ukraine crisis and the sharp depreciation of the yen [4] - The total export value of agricultural and seafood products in 2024 is 1.3427 trillion yen, a 4% increase, but imports are growing at a faster rate [4] Group 5 - Concerns are raised regarding Japan's low self-sufficiency rate in food production, with a call for serious consideration of food security [5] - The decline in agricultural workers is leading to a loss of production capacity, and there is a need for mechanisms to promote local participation in food production [5] - The country may face a future where choices between food scarcity and agricultural production become critical [5]