Japan Seasonings, Dressings and Sauces Market Size by Categories, Distribution Channel, Market Share and Forecast, 2021-2026

This country profile report on the Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces sector in Japan provides insights on high growth markets to target, trends in the usage of packaging materials, types and closures category level distribution data and companies market shares.

The Japanese seasonings, dressings & sauces sector is led by the condiment sauces category in value and volume terms in 2021. The tomato pastes and purées category is forecast to register the fastest value and volume growth during 2021-2026. Hypermarkets & supermarkets are the leading channel in the distribution of seasonings, dressings & sauces in the country. Ajinomoto Group, Kewpie Corporation, and Kikkoman Corporation are the top three companies in the Japanese seasonings, dressings & sauces sector. Glass is the most commonly used pack material in the Japanese seasonings, dressings & sauces sector.

What else is contained?

• Sector data: Overall sector value and volume data with growth analysis for 2016-2026
• Category coverage: Value and growth analysis for butter & spreadable fats, cheese, cream, dairy-based & soy-based desserts, drinkable yogurt, fromage frais & quark, milk, soymilk & soy drinks and yogurt with inputs on individual segment share within each category and the change in their market share forecast for 2021-2026
• Leading players: Market share of companies (in value terms) and private labels (in value terms) in 2021
• Distribution data: Percentage of sales within each category through distribution channels such as cash & carries & warehouse clubs, convenience stores, department stores, food & drinks specialists, hypermarkets & supermarkets, e-retailers, “dollar stores”, variety stores & general merchandise retailers, vending machines, drug stores & pharmacies, health & beauty stores and other general retailers.
• Packaging data: consumption breakdown for package materials and pack types in each category, in terms of percentage share of number of units sold. Pack material data for glass, flexible packaging, rigid plastics, paper & board and rigid metal; pack type for: jar, bag/sachet, tub, stand up pouch, carton - folding, can, carton - liquid, pillow pouch, bottle, cup, aerosol, tube, tray, film, wrapper, clamshell, box, foil and other pack type, closure type for: flip/snap top, screw top, prize off, twist off, plastic tie, foil, sports cap, film, cap, lever closure, crown and other closure types, primary outer types for: carton - folding, bag, sleeve and shrink wrap.

Scope

• The per expenditure and consumption of seasonings, dressings & sauces in Japan was higher than the global and regional level in 2021
• Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the leading distribution channel in the Japanese seasonings, dressings & sauces sector, with a value share of 42.9% in 2021
• In the Japanese seasonings, dressings & sauces sector, private labels accounted for a value share of 2.53% in 2020
• Bouillons & stocks was the most consolidated category, with the top three companies accounting for a 64.6% value share in 2020
• Glass accounted for a share of 45% in the Japanese seasonings, dressings & sauces sector, in 2020

Reasons to Buy

• Identify high potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis
• Existing and new players can analyze key distribution channels to identify and evaluate trends and opportunities
• Gain an understanding of the total competitive landscape based on detailed company share analysis to plan effective market positioning
• The team of analysts have placed a significant emphasis on changes expected in the market that will provide a clear picture of the opportunities that can be tapped over the next five years, resulting in revenue expansion
• The packaging analysis report helps manufacturers, in identifying the most commonly used packaging materials in the sector
• Analysis on key macro-economic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, population (by age group, gender, rural-urban split, and employed people and unemployment rate. It also includes economic summary of the country along with labor market and demographic trends.