This report details the robust growth and comprehensive breakdown of export performance for agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food during the first half of 2025.
Export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food from January to June 2025 reached 809.7 billion yen, representing an increase of 108.6 billion yen from the previous year's 701.1 billion yen, recording substantial growth of 15.5%. This performance demonstrates that Japan's exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food continue to maintain a steady expansion trajectory.
By sector, agricultural products constituted the largest share at 523.1 billion yen (14.4% increase year-on-year), accounting for approximately 65% of total exports. Fishery products showed the highest growth rate at 199.4 billion yen (20.1% increase year-on-year), representing approximately 25% of total exports. Forestry products reached 37.1 billion yen (17.7% increase year-on-year), while small-value cargo totaled 50.1 billion yen (8.2% increase year-on-year), with all sectors achieving growth exceeding the previous year's performance.
By destination country and region, the top three rankings remained unchanged from the previous year, with the United States in first place, Hong Kong in second place, and China in third place. Continued export expansion to these major destinations underpins the overall growth structure.
These results are based on preliminary figures from the Ministry of Finance, and values may be subject to revision upon publication of revised or final figures. More detailed data will be published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) as "Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products Import/Export Information" on the ministry's website. This sustained export expansion represents a significant indicator of improved international competitiveness of Japan's agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries and enhanced presence in overseas markets.