The publisher's Country Profile report on the Prepared Meals 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 prepared meals sector was led by ready meals category in both value and volume terms. However, the ready meals category is forecast to register fastest value growth while, meal kits category is also forecast register fastest volume growth during 2021-2026. Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading channel for distribution of prepared meals products in the country. Rigid plastics was the most commonly used pack material in the Japanese prepared meals sector. Marumiya Corporation, Table Mark Co., Ltd and Toyo Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. are the leading players in the Japanese prepared meals sector.
The Japanese prepared meals sector was led by ready meals category in both value and volume terms. However, the ready meals category is forecast to register fastest value growth while, meal kits category is also forecast register fastest volume growth during 2021-2026. Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading channel for distribution of prepared meals products in the country. Rigid plastics was the most commonly used pack material in the Japanese prepared meals sector. Marumiya Corporation, Table Mark Co., Ltd and Toyo Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. are the leading players in the Japanese prepared meals 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 ambient meal kits, chilled meal kits, frozen meal kits, chilled pizza, frozen pizza, ambient ready meals, chilled ready meals, dried ready meals and frozen ready meals 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
- Per capita consumption and per capita expenditure of Prepared Meals was higher in Japan than the regional and global level in 2021
- The per capita consumption of milk was higher in Japan than other Prepared Meals categories in 2021
- Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the leading distribution channel in the Japan Prepared Meals sector, with a value share of 581% in 2021
- In the Japanese Prepared Meals sector, private labels accounted for a value share of 21% in 2021
- The health & wellness market is led by the milk category in the Japanese Prepared Meals sector
- Rigid plastics accounted for a share of 605% in the Japanese Prepared Meals sector in 2021
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
- Our 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
Table of Contents
- Report Scope
- Executive Summary
Part 1: Market Environment
Part 2: Sector Deep Dive
Part 3: Category Deep Dive
Part 5: Competitive Environment
Part 6: Health & Wellness Analysis
Part 7: Packaging Analysis
Part 8: City Deep Dive
Part 9: Consumergraphics
Part 10: Macroeconomic Analysis
List of Tables
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Marumiya Corporation
- Table Mark Co. Ltd
- Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.
- Nichirei
- Ajinomoto Group
- Nissin Foods Holdings Co Ltd
- Meiji Holdings Co Ltd
- Itoham Foods Inc.
- Maruha Nichiro Corporation