Abstract
As of 2022, the national shipment volume of cut flowers in Japanese agriculture is 3.14 billion heads, and the cultivated area is 13,000 hectares (13kha). These data show that Japan’s cut flower industry is quite large. In Japan, where farmland is scarce, the cultivated area of 13kha is significant, suggesting that cut flowers are being produced using the limited land area efficiently. The shipment volume of 3.14 billion flowers reflects the high demand for cut flowers in Japan. The reasons behind this demand are thought to be that cut flowers are used in a variety of situations, such as during different seasons and for special events, and the deeply rooted culture of conveying emotions and feelings through flowers. Furthermore, Japan’s cut flower industry appears to be evolving in terms of production techniques and breeding in order to meet the demand for high-quality flowers. From this data, we can see that although Japan’s cut flower industry is a mature market, it is an industry that is expected to continue to grow due to expanding demand and technological innovation.
Cut flower shipment volume (main data).
The volume of cut flower shipments in Japanese agriculture has experienced various changes between 1981 and 2022. After a peak of 5.76 billion bottles of cigarettes shipped nationwide in 1996, there has been a downward trend in the following decades. As of 2022, shipments will be 3.14 billion units, down 54.5% from the peak. The reasons behind this decline include changes in demand due to urbanization and changing lifestyles, as well as competition from imports for domestic production. In addition, the declining population and the decrease in agricultural labor force are also having an impact on Japan’s agriculture as a whole. On the other hand, part of the demand is concentrated in high value-added and specific varieties, while part of the demand remains stable. Furthermore, in recent years, there has been a growing movement towards sustainability and local production for local consumption, and there is also demand for cut flowers as local specialties. These trends suggest that Japan’s cut flower industry, while exposed to changes in demand and intensifying competition, will continue to adapt to these changes by exploring strategies such as leveraging regional characteristics and creating high added value.
The maximum is 5.76Gpiece[1996] of Japan, and the current value is about 54.5%
Cut flower shipping volume (by prefecture).
Looking at data by prefecture for 2022 on the shipment volume of cut flowers, which play an important role in agriculture in Japan, Aichi Prefecture boasts the largest shipment volume, reaching 599 million pieces. This data shows that Aichi Prefecture is one of the major producers of cut flowers in Japan. The success of Aichi Prefecture’s cut flower industry can be attributed to the region’s unique climatic conditions, technological innovation, and easy access to markets. It also shows that overall shipping volumes are on the rise in other prefectures, including Aichi. This suggests that demand for cut flowers remains strong, and their use may be expanding in urban areas and the event industry. Furthermore, as the development of distinctive varieties and production techniques progresses in each region, it is possible that each region is becoming more competitive. Thus, although the cut flower industry has different characteristics from region to region, it can be said that the industry is showing an overall growth trend and is responding to increasing demand.
The maximum is 599Mpiece of Aichi, the average is 79.2Mpiece, and the total is 3.01Gpiece
Area cultivated with cut flowers (main data).
The area of cut flowers cultivated in Japan has experienced changes between 1981 and 2022. The national cultivated area peaked at 19.8 kha in 1999 and has since shown a declining trend in the following decades. As of 2022, the area under cultivation has fallen to 65.5% of its peak. The reasons for this decline include urbanization, the conversion of farmland into residential land, and changes in the agricultural structure resulting in a decrease in farmland. Competition from imports against domestic production and changes in demand are also contributing to the decline in planted area. On the other hand, in recent years, there has been a growing movement toward sustainability and local production for local consumption, and there is demand for cut flowers as local specialties, so the area of land used for cut flower cultivation in some regions may be on the rise. As such, while the area of land cultivated with cut flowers in Japan is influenced by various factors, it can be said that it is also changing in response to changes in demand and efforts at sustainable agriculture.
The maximum is 19.8kha[1999] of Japan, and the current value is about 65.5%
Area cultivated with cut flowers (by prefecture).
Looking at data by prefecture for 2022, Aichi Prefecture has the largest area of cut flowers cultivated in Japan, reaching 1.56kha. This data shows that Aichi Prefecture is one of the major producers of cut flowers in Japan. The success of Aichi Prefecture’s cut flower industry can be attributed to the region’s unique climatic conditions, technological innovation, and easy access to markets. On the other hand, it has been shown that the overall cultivated area is on the rise in other prefectures, including Aichi. This suggests that demand for cut flowers remains strong, and their use may be expanding in urban areas and the event industry. It is also possible that as regional varieties and production techniques are developed, each region is becoming more competitive. Thus, although the cut flower industry has different characteristics from region to region, it can be said that the industry is showing an overall growth trend and is responding to increasing demand.
The maximum is 1.56kha of Aichi, the average is 276ha, and the total is 13kha
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