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FROZEN FOODS HAVE HIGH POTENTIAL
IN THE JAPANESE MARKET

Frozen foods are gaining attention in Japanese Market as a solution to significant
social issues such as changes in lifestyle, the increase in single-person households,
the growing demand for preservative-free foods due to increased health
consciousness, addressing food waste, and tackling labor shortages.

TOPIC No.1

Due to the increase in women's participation in the workforce and higher consumption at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the production volume of frozen foods has been steadily increasing year by year.

Graph：Changes in Production Volume of Frozen Foods in Japan — Changes in Production Volume of Frozen Foods in Japan

TOPIC No.2

The subsiding of the COVID-19 pandemic presents significant potential for growth in the commercial sector. As a solution to the labor shortage in Japan's food service industry, there is growing attention on the potential of frozen foods.

Graph：Changes in Production Volume of Commercial Frozen Foods in Japan — Changes in Production Volume of Commercial Frozen Foods in Japan

TOPIC No.3

Japan's self-sufficiency rate for food is very low at 38%, even among advanced countries, and relies heavily on imports for many food products. Frozen foods are no exception, and their import volume has significantly increased over the past 10 years.