Japan
U.S. Trade with Japan in 2021
Export Market Rank
#4 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$15.56 Billion
3-Year Average
$13.94 Billion
Compound Average Growth
0.04% (2012-2021)
Total Export Value 2012 - 2021
Export Value by Commodity 2021
Top 10 Exports to Japan in 2021
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $3.19 Billion | 11.58 Million | $2.36 Billion | 7% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $2.36 Billion | 318,336 | $1.7 Billion | 129% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $1.69 Billion | 394,175 | $1.7 Billion | -15% |
| Soybeans | $1.35 Billion | 2.39 Million | $1.05 Billion | 20% |
| Wheat | $702.19 Million | 2.23 Million | $774.95 Million | -35% |
| Fish and Seafood | $682.69 Million | 173,374 | $746.04 Million | -12% |
| Forest Products | $677.33 Million | --- | $724.36 Million | -7% |
| Hay | $512.76 Million | 1.43 Million | $464.15 Million | -7% |
| Processed Vegetables | $479.1 Million | 392,985 | $497.95 Million | -14% |
| Tree Nuts | $437.61 Million | 76,442 | $397.31 Million | 50% |
Data and Analysis
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News and Features
Private exporters reported sales of 112,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Japan during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
In honor of National Hot Sauce Day, USDA-FAS is celebrating a category of U.S. food exports that come in small packages but pack a lot of flavors and often heat – condiments and sauces. In 2021, the export of U.S.-made condiments and sauces was valued at $2 billion.
Private exporters reported sales of 177,500 MT of corn for delivery to Japan - 7,500 MT for delivery during MY 2022/2023 and 170,000 MT for delivery during MY 2023/2024.