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From September 16, 2020, Japan allows imports of all varieties of U.S. in-shell walnuts to Japan.

Graphic showing the top markets for U.S. ag exports in 2018. Canada was the top market, followed by Mexico and the European Union.

Wine consumption in Japan has risen steadily over the last decade. Imports were valued at $1.65 billion in 2018, and account for nearly 70 percent of the market.

In recent years, Japanese consumers have become more health-conscious and receptive to the benefits for health and beauty of both almonds and walnuts.

The Japanese fresh fruit market is estimated at around 4.71 million MT demanded as of 2015.

In the last decade, overall beer consumption in Japan has fallen.

Graphic showing the top markets for U.S. ag exports in 2017. Canada was the top market, followed by China and Mexico.

The Japanese organic food market was estimated at approximately $1.4 billion as of 2009 with slow but steady growth to that point.

The Cochran Fellowship Program offered Cold Chain Management training to Filipino participants. Long term followup found that cold chain capacity and purchase of U.S. goods have expanded.

FAS Japan helped the Organic Trade Association (OTA) organized two seminars in Japan in November 2014.

FAS Manila worked with Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) of California to connect with a new importer and build a bigger market for U.S. almonds in the Philippines.