The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries published growth conditions and price outlook for vegetables shipped to Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market for August 2025, based on interviews with major production areas.
August 2025 shows mixed vegetable price trends due to nationwide high temperature and drought impacts. Cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers are expected to have slightly below-average shipment volumes due to poor growth, with prices slightly above average. Meanwhile, Chinese cabbage (Nagano 96%), cabbage first half (Gunma 77%), and lettuce first half (Nagano 86%) show favorable growth due to moderate rainfall, with prices expected below average.
By item, daikon radishes and carrots are expected to have average shipment volumes and prices due to generally favorable growth despite some regional variations. Onions show adequate supply from Hokkaido production areas with prices expected below average. Potatoes face quality concerns in some production areas due to excessive rainfall, but overall supply and demand balance remains stable.
The report emphasizes the importance of flexible supply adjustment and price stabilization measures as seasonal weather variations significantly impact vegetable production and market prices. Additionally, strengthening supply chain cooperation between production areas and consumption areas is positioned as an important challenge for stable vegetable supply.
The article shows that August 2025 vegetable markets face challenges from weather impacts, requiring careful monitoring of supply and demand balance and appropriate policy responses through detailed analysis of production area conditions.