Japan's food exports set a record in 2025, reaching $13.8 billion, driven by strong demand in the U.S. and recovery in China, though still below the 2030 target.

Japan's agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports hit a record 1.701 trillion yen ($10.9–13.8 billion) in 2025, a 12.8% increase from 2024 and the 13th straight year of growth, driven by rising global demand for Japanese food, tourism, and health-conscious trends. Exports to the U.S. surged 13.7% to 276.2 billion yen, making it the top market, despite new tariffs. China saw a 7% rebound to 179.9 billion yen, aided by koi, beer, and logs, though seafood exports remain below pre-2023 levels due to lingering import restrictions. Beef, rice, green tea, and yellowtail hit record export values, but the total fell short of the government’s 2-trillion-yen target. Japan aims to reach 5 trillion yen in food exports by 2030.