Oct 17, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: Japan – Currants And Gooseberries – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights.
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of Japan’s currant and gooseberry market from 2024 to 2035. It forecasts a slight market volume increase to 18 tons (CAGR +1.8%) and a market value increase to $229K (CAGR +4.2%) by 2035, driven by rising demand. In 2024, consumption fell to 15 tons ($145K in value), continuing a multi-year decline from a 2013 peak. Domestic production was stable at 9.2 tons ($97K in value), but has decreased from historical levels, with a significantly reduced harvested area of just 3 hectares. Imports dropped sharply to 5.4 tons ($90K), with the US, Netherlands, and India as key suppliers. Exports are minimal at 42 kg, almost exclusively to Singapore.
Key Findings
Market is forecast to grow to 18 tons in volume and $229K in value by 2035Consumption and production have significantly declined from their 2013 peaksDomestic harvested area has contracted drastically to just 3 hectaresImports fell sharply, with the US and Netherlands as leading value suppliersExports are negligible, consisting of only 42 kg shipped primarily to SingaporeMarket Forecast
Driven by rising demand for currant and gooseberry in Japan, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +1.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 18 tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $229K (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionJapan’s Consumption of Currants And Gooseberries
In 2024, consumption of currants and gooseberries decreased by -18.2% to 15 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Currant and gooseberry consumption peaked at 28 tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.
The revenue of the currant and gooseberry market in Japan declined to $145K in 2024, falling by -4.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $221K in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.
ProductionJapan’s Production of Currants And Gooseberries
In 2024, the amount of currants and gooseberries produced in Japan totaled 9.2 tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year’s figure. In general, production, however, showed a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum volume at 10 tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum. Currant and gooseberry output in Japan indicated a slight setback, which was largely conditioned by a slight reduction of the harvested area and strong growth in yield figures.
In value terms, currant and gooseberry production surged to $97K in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Yield
The average yield of currants and gooseberries in Japan stood at 3.1 tons per ha in 2024, approximately equating the previous year’s figure. In general, the yield showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 134%. The currant and gooseberry yield peaked at 4.5 tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, the yield remained at a lower figure.
Harvested Area
The currant and gooseberry harvested area in Japan amounted to 3 ha in 2024, leveling off at 2023 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 100%. The currant and gooseberry harvested area peaked at 12 ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.
ImportsJapan’s Imports of Currants And Gooseberries
In 2024, supplies from abroad of currants and gooseberries decreased by -37.4% to 5.4 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 18 tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports dropped significantly to $90K in 2024. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $326K in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports By Country
The United States (1.6 tons), India (1.5 tons) and the Netherlands (1.5 tons) were the main suppliers of currant and gooseberry imports to Japan, together accounting for 86% of total imports.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +94.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the United States ($35K), the Netherlands ($27K) and Canada ($15K) were the largest currant and gooseberry suppliers to Japan, with a combined 87% share of total imports.
The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +109.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Import Prices By Country
In 2024, the average currant and gooseberry import price amounted to $16,553 per ton, reducing by -11.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $18,893 per ton. From 2019 to 2024, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($28,879 per ton), while the price for India ($3,530 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsJapan’s Exports of Currants And Gooseberries
In 2024, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of currants and gooseberries, when their volume decreased by -6.7% to 42 kg. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 489%. The exports peaked at 2.9 tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports skyrocketed to $322 in 2024. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 6,555%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $13K in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports By Country
Singapore (42 kg) was the main destination for currant and gooseberry exports from Japan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore stood at +13.9%.
In value terms, Singapore ($322) also remains the key foreign market for currants and gooseberries exports from Japan.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore was relatively modest.
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the average currant and gooseberry export price amounted to $7,667 per ton, picking up by 130% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 12,162% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $515,000 per ton. From 2021 to 2024, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Singapore.
From 2013 to 2024, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Singapore amounted to -12.8% per year.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
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