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

Taiwan pecan imports rose by 74 percent (by volume) in 2019, making Taiwan the second largest Asian market for U.S. shelled pecan exports.

On August 28, 2020, Taiwan announced that, beginning January 1, 2021, it will no longer restrict imports of U.S. beef to cattle of less than 30 months of age.

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

Taiwan is an important trading partner and offers many opportunities for sales of U.S. food and agricultural products.

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.

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