Abstract
Mandarin orange farming in Japan is attracting attention in terms of yield, fruit-bearing tree area, and shipping volume. According to data for 2022, the national mandarin harvest is 280kt, the highest on record. Similarly, the bearing tree area was 15.9kha, also the highest ever. In terms of shipping volume, Shizuoka recorded the highest figure of 62.4kt, establishing itself as a mandarin orange producing region. These data show that mandarin orange farming in Japan continues to expand steadily, with Shizuoka in particular positioned as the center of this industry. In addition, advances in agricultural techniques and improved varieties have led to increases in yields and fruit-bearing tree area. Mandarin orange farming is expected to continue to grow due to increasing demand and technological innovation.
Ordinary Unshu harvest volume (main data).
Considering data from 1973 to 2022, Japan’s mandarin orange harvest has fluctuated. The national harvest peaked at 2.47Mt in 1975, but has been declining since then. The national harvest in 2022 will be just 11.3% of its peak. This suggests that some factor is influencing mandarin orange farming. Possibilities include climate change, changes in agricultural policies, and shifts in market demand. Other factors that may be affecting it include competition from other fruit trees and agricultural products, as well as imports from both within and outside Japan. Despite these fluctuations and declining trends, mandarins remain one of Japan’s most important fruits and a major source of income for farmers and related industries. In the future, efforts will be required to stabilize mandarin orange production while adapting to sustainable agricultural techniques and changes in demand.
The maximum is 2.47Mt[1975] of Japan, and the current value is about 11.3%
Ordinary Unshu harvest volume (by prefecture).
According to the latest data from 2022, mandarin orange harvest volumes in Japan vary by prefecture. Shizuoka recorded the largest harvest in the country with 74kt, establishing its position as a producer. Shizuoka has been known as a major mandarin orange producing area for many years, and its harvest yields reflect its regional characteristics and advances in agricultural techniques. On the other hand, mandarin orange cultivation is also popular in other regions, and there are a variety of varieties and production areas. As a result, mandarin oranges are grown all over the country, allowing people to enjoy the unique characteristics and flavors of each region. There is also a trend of increased production due to improvements in agricultural technology and cultivation methods. Additionally, factors such as changing demand and domestic and international competition also affect yields. Taking these factors into consideration, mandarin orange harvest volumes are determined by regional characteristics, technological innovation, and market demand, contributing to the diversity and development of Japanese agriculture.
The maximum is 74kt of Shizuoka, the average is 13.9kt, and the total is 277kt
Bearing tree area of ordinary Unshu (main data).
Considering data from 1973 to 2022, the fruiting tree area of common Unshu in Japan has fluctuated. In 1974, the area of fruiting trees nationwide peaked at 111 kha, but has been declining ever since. Currently, the area of fruiting trees has declined to 14.4% of its peak. This trend may be due to structural changes in agriculture, changes in demand, and changes in land use. In particular, urbanization and a shift in demand to other agricultural products may be contributing to the decline in the cultivated area of common Unshu. Climate change and changes in agricultural policies may also be playing a role. Ordinary Unshu is a representative Japanese mandarin orange variety, and a reduction in its cultivation area could have an impact on Japan’s mandarin orange farming industry as a whole. In the future, it is expected that the cultivation area of ordinary Unshu will stabilize and even increase through sustainable agricultural policies and technological innovation.
The maximum is 111kha[1974] of Japan, and the current value is about 14.4%
Fruiting tree area of ordinary Unshu (by prefecture).
According to the latest data from 2022, the area of fruiting trees in Japan’s mandarin oranges shows various characteristics by prefecture. Shizuoka recorded the largest area overall at 3.56kha, indicating that the region is a major producer of mandarin oranges. Shizuoka has long been known as a region suitable for mandarin orange cultivation thanks to its excellent climatic conditions and agricultural techniques. Therefore, the largest area of bearing trees reflects Shizuoka’s central role in mandarin orange production. On the other hand, mandarin orange cultivation is also popular in other prefectures, and cultivation is carried out according to the regional characteristics and climatic conditions of each prefecture. This has resulted in mandarin orange production being dispersed throughout the country, giving rise to regional characteristics and quality. In addition, increases and decreases in the area of fruiting trees are influenced by changes in agricultural policies and market demand, as well as economic factors of farmers. As can be seen from the fact that Shizuoka has the largest area, differences in regional characteristics and productivity affect the area of mandarin fruit trees. In the future, it is expected that Japan’s mandarin orange production will continue to develop further as sustainable agricultural techniques are introduced and the industry responds flexibly to changes in demand.
The maximum is 3.56kha of Shizuoka, the average is 784ha, and the total is 15.7kha
Ordinary Wenzhou shipping volume.
In terms of the volume of mandarin oranges shipped from Japan, ordinary Unshu is one of the most important varieties. According to the latest data for 2022, the highest overall shipping volume was in Shizuoka at 62.4kt, with an average shipping volume of 12.2kt and a total shipping volume of 244kt. This shows that ordinary Unshu occupies an important position in Japan’s mandarin orange industry. The fact that Shizuoka recorded the largest shipping volume also indicates that this region is a major mandarin orange producing area. Additionally, the average shipping volume of 12.2kt suggests that Ordinary Wenzhou is maintaining a relatively stable shipping volume. Furthermore, the overall total shipping volume of 244kt indicates high demand for mandarins throughout Japan. Mandarin oranges are a typical winter fruit in Japan and are widely loved for their nutritional value and flavor. Behind this demand lies consumers’ increasing health consciousness and a desire for a seasonal feel. As these characteristics show, ordinary Unshu plays an important role in Japan’s mandarin orange industry, and is expected to continue to grow due to increasing demand and technological innovation.
The maximum is 62.4kt of Shizuoka, the average is 12.2kt, and the total is 244kt
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