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Japan's Exports Surge: Record 1.7 Trillion Yen in 2025

2/5/2026

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Japan's Export Boom

Japan's agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports reached a record 1.701 trillion yen in 2025, up 12.8%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF).
The United States drove the growth, with exports rising 13.7% to 276.2 billion yen despite new tariffs.
Exports to China rebounded 7% to 179.9 billion yen after a previous slump.
MAFF cited rising interest in Japanese cuisine and health consciousness as factors.

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Japan's Green Tea Surge

In 2025, Japan's green tea exports, including matcha, reached a record 12,612 tonnes, up 3,800 from the previous year.
Export value rose to 72.1 billion yen, with the United States as the largest market at 29.3 billion yen.
Growing health consciousness and matcha's popularity in foods and beverages drive demand.
Rising global demand lifts prices for bottled green tea drinks by about 10% in March, sparking concerns about future sales.

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Japan's Export Boom

Japan's agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports reached a record 1.701 trillion yen in 2025, up 12.8%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF).
The United States drove the growth, with exports rising 13.7% to 276.2 billion yen despite new tariffs.
Exports to China rebounded 7% to 179.9 billion yen after a previous slump.
MAFF cited rising interest in Japanese cuisine and health consciousness as factors.

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