Food processing is one of Japan’s major manufacturing sectors, however, companies in this sector lack scale of production. The industry also lacks automation resulting in low productivity. An absence of adequate FDI in packaged goods and over protection of trade; the industry has little competition with global best practices. On the domestic front there is local monopolization of the food processing industry and competition is low.

The food processing industry in Japan has a potential to grow by 6.3 percent annually equivalent to 64 percent of US levels in the next decade. In 2004 it was 0.4 percent. According to experts, owing to high potentiality this sector can achieve high productivity without cutting on consumer demand for processed food.

While in 2004 the value of Japanese food processing industry including beverages was estimated at US $208.6 billion (22.5 trillion yen) the expected increase is only 2-3 percent. This implies that market size will more or less remain constant with no noticeable development. Again experts are of the view that Japanese industry and government together need to make reforms and take initiatives to enable increased value addition and healthy competitive environment for the food processing sector.

RNCOS’ market research report “Food Processing Industry – Japan (2005)” discusses how the availability of raw materials, changing lifestyles and flexible trade regulations has pushed the industry’s growth in the region. The report also analyzes the improvements in demand and supply by the country in terms of unit sales while talking about the obstacles to growth opportunities for traders.

REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

– A comparative study of Asian food processing market vis-à-vis Japan.
– A country wise estimate for processed food and beverages (2004/05).
– Assessment of changes in food and agricultural import regulations and standards, among the leading Japanese states.
– Statistical summation of total import and export carried within the region and analysis of the regulatory changes involved.
– Identification of the market drivers of food processing industry in Japan.
– Analyzing the overall investment opportunities and sectors of growth.
– Challenges and threats to the food processing market in Japan.

WHO SHOULD BUY THE REPORT?

RNCOS’ present market research report is aimed to reach strategic planners, international marketing executives and export managers who are concerned with food processing machines and parts, in the global market. The report provides an assessment for supporting new international strategies and developments of marketing plans confined to Japanese food processing. It provides statistical inputs to support business environment, economy and trade balance of the Japanese food processing industry with respect to other countries.

REPORT FEATURES

The market research report includes in its various sections a comprehensive coverage of the different business segments within the food processing industry accompanied with statistics, trends and legal framework and regulations that govern it.

During the progress of its chapters the report begins with a profile of processed food and beverage sector in Japan in 2005 followed by chapter 3 making a comparative study of the market in Japan vis-à-vis Asia Pacific. Chapter 4 deals with demand, production and supply of food processing of citrus, dairy products, animal products, grain and fodder, strawberries and poultry products. Chapter 5 talks about the drivers of the industry. Chapter 6 talks about the burgeoning workforce and on-farm employment limits. Chapter 7 gives a study of Japanese food law; chapter 8 tells about the impact of Japanese food processing on the economy. Chapter 9 talks about agro-processing industries and employment trends during 2000-05; chapter 10 gives SWOT analysis of the market. Chapter 11 deals with issues affecting agro-processing industries and chapter 12 gives company profiles of top ten Japanese food processing firms.

It also covers the profile of key players in the sector that includes brief profile, recent financials (wherever available), key management profiles, and company's strategic moves/press coverage's for overall market estimation and trend analysis.

1. Executive Summary
2. Processed Food And Beverage Sector Profile – Japan 2005
3. Comparative Study of Food Processing Market in Japan vis-à-vis Asia-Pacific
4. Production, Demand and Supply for Food Processing, by Sales in million yen (2004-2005)
4.1. Citrus
4.2. Diary Products
4.3. Livestock and Animal Products
4.4. Grain, Fodder and Agro-products
4.5. Strawberries
4.6. Poultry Products
5. Market Drivers Of Food Processing Industry In Japan
6. Burgeoning Workforce And On-Farm Employment Limits
6.1. Modern Processing Plants Looming Largely In Developing Countries
6.2. Growing Awareness For Forest And Rural Processing Units
6.3. Novel Approaches To Rural Industrialization
6.4. Support To Entrepreneurs and Managers
6.5. Overall Market Assessment and Analyst Recommendation
7. Study of Japanese Food Law
7.1. Food Adulteration Act
7.2. Harmonization of Food Laws in Japan
7.3. Role of Task Force
8. Japan Food Processing and Economy
8.1. Assessing Japanese Food Processing Market and GDP
8.2. Investment Opportunities in Japan, by Region
8.3. Investment In Rural and Urbane Sector
9. Agro-Processing Industries And Employment Trends, 2000-2005
10. Japanese Food Processing Market – SWOT Analysis
11. Issues Affecting Agro-Processing Industries
12. Company Profiles for Top 10 Japanese Food Processing Firms
12.1. Ajinomoto
12.2. Japan Foods Co., Limited
12.3. Kyokuyo Co., Limited
12.4. Meji Seika
12.5. Nichirei
12.6. Nisssin Food Group
12.7. Sapporo Holdings
12.8. Suntory
12.9. Yakult Honsha Co., Limited
12.10. Yayoi Foods Co., Ltd.
13. Conclusion


List of Figures:
Figure 2-1: Asia-Pacific Processed Food Market Value: $ Billion, 2001-2005
Figure 3-1: Processed Food And Beverages Sector Profile – Japan 2005
Figure 3-2: Japan: Total Volume Sales Of Citrus, Processed Products, (%) 2004
Figure 3-3: Japan Frozen Potato Value & Value Forecast, 1999-2009 (Ja (Y) M, 2004 Prices)
Figure 3-4: Japan Frozen Potato Value, By Expected Sale, 2004-2007(Ja (Y) M)
Figure 3-5: Japan Processed Milk -Market Size, 2000-2004e
Figure 3-6: Japanese Seafood Processing Sales In Production ('000) And Value Of Landed And Wholesale Units (In $Million) 2004

List of Tables:
Table 3-1: List Of World Major Importers For Processed Chicken Meat 2003
Table 3-2: Poultry Stocks And Production, Japan, 2003-2004