Japan's agricultural, fisheries, and forestry product exports hit a record high of 1.45 trillion yen ($9.9 billion) in 2023, marking a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
The surge in exports was driven by heightened shipments to the US and Hong Kong, compensating for a decline in sales to mainland China.
The surge in exports was driven by heightened shipments to the US and Hong Kong, compensating for a decline in sales to mainland China. This growth, however, was notably slower compared to the 14.2% increase seen in 2022.
The data, reported by Kyodo News and Mainichi Japan, highlights the challenges faced by Japan's export sector, particularly concerning China's import ban on Japanese marine products due to concerns over radioactive wastewater discharge from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
Despite China remaining Japan's top export destination, purchasing 237.6 billion yen worth of goods in 2023, there was a 14.6% decline compared to the previous year.
Notably, marine product shipments to China saw a significant drop of 29.9%, with scallops experiencing a particularly sharp decline of 43.6%.
Despite these challenges, Farm Minister Tetsushi Sakamoto expressed optimism, noting that some exporters are successfully exploring new markets for their products, indicating the potential for diversification and resilience in Japan's agricultural and fisheries export industry.
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