Abstract
For bulb production in Japanese agriculture, data on shipping volume and harvested area are important indicators. According to data for 2022, the nationwide shipment of bulbs will reach a maximum of 70.5 million bulbs, and the harvested area will reach a maximum of 234 hectares. These figures indicate that bulb production is on a substantial scale and that there is demand. In addition, the harvesting area for bulbs is relatively limited, suggesting that efficient production techniques and management are required. Based on past trends, it appears that bulb production is stable and supply is meeting demand. Furthermore, production areas may be dispersed due to climatic conditions and regional characteristics, and different characteristics may be seen in each region. Bulb production is expected to continue to grow due to increasing demand and technological innovation.
Bulb shipment volume (main data).
The volume of bulb shipments in Japanese agriculture has fluctuated between 1981 and 2022. The peak was recorded in 1991, with 485 million bulbs nationwide, and has been declining since then. Current shipments are equivalent to about 14.5% of the peak. This trend indicates that demand and market conditions for bulbs are changing. Possible factors may include competition from other vegetables and produce, changing consumer tastes, and increasing imports. In addition, advances in production technology and improved varieties have made it possible to produce more efficiently, allowing supply to meet demand. In the future, it will be necessary to produce bulbs sustainably while responding to changes in demand and market trends.
The maximum is 485MBall[1991] of Japan, and the current value is about 14.5%
Bulb shipping volume (by prefecture).
The latest survey on the shipping volume of bulbs in Japan’s agriculture was conducted by prefecture in 2022. According to this data, the highest overall figure is 16.6 million bulbs in Kagoshima, and the current figure is the highest ever. This suggests that Kagoshima is performing particularly well in bulb production. Bulb production is also carried out in other regions, but few areas have achieved the high shipping volumes that Kagoshima has. This characteristic suggests that Kagoshima may be one of the major bulb producing areas. It is also possible that demand for bulbs is increasing or that production techniques and management are improving. In the future, each region, including Kagoshima, will continue to focus on bulb production and make efforts to meet demand.
The maximum is 16.6MBall of Kagoshima, the average is 11.9MBall, and the total is 47.5MBall
Harvested area of bulbs (main data).
The harvested area of bulbs in Japanese agriculture has fluctuated between 1981 and 2022. The peak was recorded in 1981 at 1.47kha nationwide, and has been declining since then. The current harvested area is approximately 15.9% of the peak area. This trend indicates that the area devoted to bulb production is decreasing. This may be due to the shift to other crops, urbanization of agricultural land, and changing economic and consumption patterns. Also, efficiency improvements and technological innovations may make it possible to produce more bulbs in less area. In the future, it is expected that the production area for bulbs will be adjusted in response to the promotion of sustainable agriculture and changes in demand.
The maximum is 1.47kha[1981] of Japan, and the current value is about 15.9%
Harvested area of bulbs (by prefecture).
The harvested area of bulbs in Japanese agriculture was surveyed by prefecture for the latest year, 2022. According to this data, the largest overall area is Niigata at 86.6 hectares, and the current value is the largest ever. This suggests that Niigata is performing particularly well in bulb production. The harvested area of bulbs is also showing a tendency to expand in other regions, but there are few areas that have achieved such a high harvest area as Niigata. This characteristic suggests that Niigata may be one of the major bulb producing areas. It is also possible that demand for bulbs is increasing or that production techniques and management in Niigata are improving. In the future, each region, including Niigata, will continue to focus on bulb production and make efforts to meet demand.
The maximum is 86.6ha of Niigata, the average is 11.7ha, and the total is 233ha
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