Japan
U.S. Trade with Japan in 2024
Export Market Rank
#5 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$11.88 Billion
3-Year Average
$12.81 Billion
Compound Average Growth
0.28% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Japan in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $2.73 Billion | 12.33 Million | $2.39 Billion | 35% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $1.87 Billion | 242,990 | $1.9 Billion | 45% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $1.38 Billion | 336,718 | $1.55 Billion | -12% |
| Soybeans | $998.33 Million | 1.95 Million | $1.15 Billion | -5% |
| Processed Vegetables | $637.7 Million | 391,914 | $521.34 Million | 37% |
| Wheat | $532.32 Million | 2.01 Million | $686.8 Million | -29% |
| Dairy Products | $395.07 Million | 122,250 | $331.94 Million | 45% |
| Hay | $356.58 Million | 957,347 | $434.87 Million | -16% |
| Tree Nuts | $332.51 Million | 64,452 | $398.59 Million | -31% |
| Rice | $294.71 Million | 349,876 | $276.04 Million | 6% |
Data and Analysis
FAS/Tokyo forecasts Japan’s chicken market to remain stable in 2026, with modest growth in imports driven by steady demand and evolving challenges. Production is expected to match 2025 levels, as rising costs—due to yen depreciation, high feed prices, and biosecurity measures—limit expansion.
Japan’s beef industry faces challenges in 2026 as the domestic cattle herd declines, resulting in reduced slaughter and inventory. Rising beef prices, outpacing income growth, weaken consumer demand, making beef less accessible.
Japan's fresh cherry production for the 2025/26 marketing year (MY) is projected to be 12,500 tons. This forecast is a result of production losses caused by high temperatures during the pollination period in the country’s largest cherry-producing region.
News and Features
Private exporters reported sales of 120,000 MT of corn for delivery to Japan during MY 2024/2025.
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 126,000 MT of corn for delivery to Japan and 195,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations.
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 124,000 MT of corn for delivery to Japan and 120,000 MT of corn for delivery to unknown destinations.