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Japan Prepared Meals Market Size by Categories, Distribution Channel, Market Share and Forecast, 2021-2026

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  • 109 Pages
  • December 2021
  • Region: Japan
  • GlobalData
  • ID: 5573062
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.

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
  • Value and Volume Share of Japan in the Global and Asia-Pacific Markets
  • Growth Analysis of Japan Compared to Other Leading Countries in the Asia-Pacific Market
  • PCC and PCE of Japan Compared to the Global and Asia-Pacific Markets

Part 2: Sector Deep Dive
  • Japan Prepared Meals Sector Snapshot
  • Market Size Analysis
  • Consumers purchasing pattern remains unchanged
  • Cross category Comparison Value Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers
  • Cross category Comparison Volume Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers

Part 3: Category Deep Dive
  • Per Capita Consumption Analysis by Category
  • Market Size Analysis
  • Category: Meal Kits Segment
  • Level Analysis (in Value Terms) Meal Kits
  • Segment Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) Meal Kits
  • Market Size Analysis Category: Pizza
  • Segment Level Analysis (in Value Terms) Pizza Segment
  • Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) Pizza
  • Market Size Analysis Category: Ready Meals
  • Segment Level Analysis (in Value Terms) Ready Meals Segment
  • Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) Ready Meals Part 4: Distribution Analysis
  • Channel Share Analysis

Part 5: Competitive Environment
  • Leading Companies Value and Volume Share
  • Brand Share Analysis of Top Five Companies
  • Brand Share Analysis of Top Five Companies by Category
  • Private Label Share Analysis by Category
  • Growth of Private Labels Compared to Branded Products
  • Degree of Consolidation/Fragmentation by Category

Part 6: Health & Wellness Analysis
  • Health & Wellness Analysis by Category
  • Health & Wellness Analysis by Product Attributes
  • Health & Wellness Analysis by Consumer Benefits
  • Cross Category Comparison
  • Products with H&W Vs. Non H&W Claims

Part 7: Packaging Analysis
  • Pack Material Growth Analysis
  • Pack Type Growth Analysis
  • Closure Type Growth Analysis
  • Primary Outer Type Growth Analysis

Part 8: City Deep Dive
  • Market Size Analysis of Top Eight Cities
  • Market Size Analysis of Top Eight Cities by Category Leading Cities Contribution to Volume Growth

Part 9: Consumergraphics
  • Demographic Analysis

Part 10: Macroeconomic Analysis
  • GDP Growth and Inflation
  • Population Growth
  • Labor Market Trend
  • Economic Summary, Labor Market, and Demographic Trends
  • Japan Risk Index (GCRI) 2021
  • Japan Risk Analysis - Compared to Global and Asia-Pacific Markets
  • Methodology
  • Definitions
  • Appendix

List of Tables
  • Leading Value Categories
  • Fastest Growing Segments (Value), 2021
  • Cross Category Comparison by Value (2016-2026)
  • Cross Category Comparison by Volume (2016-2026)
  • Per Capita Consumption (
  • by Category), Japan Compared to Asia-Pacific and Global Levels (in kg), 2021
  • Meal Kits Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Meal Kits Volume Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Pizza Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Pizza Volume Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Ready Meals Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Ready Meals Volume Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026
  • Change in Distribution Share, 2016-2021
  • Top Five Companies Share by Brand (in Value and Volume Terms) in the Prepared Meals Sector, 2020
  • Brand Shares of Top Five Companies (in Value and Volume Terms) by Category, 2020
  • Category Comparison With H&W and Non H&W Claims, 2015-2020
  • Volume Analysis of Top 10 Cities by Category (Million kg), 2021
  • Performance Overview (Score: 1-100)
  • Category Data, by Segment
  • Per Capita Consumption (in kg), 2016-2026
  • Per Capita Expenditure ($), 2016-2026
  • Prepared Meals Sales Distribution in Japan by Category (JPY Million), 2021
  • Brand Share (in Value and Volume Terms) in the Prepared Meals Sector, 2020
  • Brand Share (in Value and Volume Terms) in the Prepared Meals Sector, by Category, 2020
  • Key Health & Wellness Product Attributes Driving Sales in Japan, 2015-2020
  • Key Health & Wellness Consumer Benefits Driving Sales in Japan, 2015-2020
  • Pack Material (in Million Pack Units), 2015-2025
  • Pack Materials by Category (in Million Pack Units), 2020
  • Pack Type (in Million Pack Units), 2015-2025
  • Pack Types by Category (in Million Pack Units), 2020
  • Closure Type (in Million Pack Units), 2015-2025
  • Closure Types by Category (in Million Pack Units), 2020
  • Primary Outer Type (in Million Pack Units), 2015-2025
  • Primary Outer Types by Category (in Million Pack Units), 2020
  • Real GDP and Annual Growth (%), 2017-2025
  • Nominal GDP and Annual Growth (%), 2017-2025
  • Consumer Price Inflation (%), 2017-2025
  • Employed People and Unemployment Rate (%), 2017-2025
  • Nominal Household Final Consumption Expenditure and Annual Growth (%), 2017-2025
  • Population and Annual Growth (%), 2017-2025
  • Population by Age Group (%)
  • Population by Gender (%)
  • Population by Rural-Urban Split (%)
  • Exchange Rates, 2016-2026

List of Figures
  • Value and Volume Share of Japan in the Global and Asia-Pacific Prepared Meals Sector, 2021-2026
  • Japan Compared to Other Top Countries in Terms of Market Share, Growth, and Competitive Landscape
  • PCC Comparison - Japan, Asia-Pacific, and Global, 2016-2026
  • PCE Comparison - Japan, Asia-Pacific, and Global, 2016-2026
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value and Volume, Prepared Meals Sector, 2016-2026
  • Extent to Which Consumers are Trading Down in the Prepared Meals Sector
  • Cross category Comparison Value Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers
  • Cross category Comparison Volume Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value and Volume, Meal Kits Category, 2016-2026
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value and Volume, Pizza Category, 2016-2026
  • Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value and Volume, Ready Meals Category, 2016-2026
  • Share of Key Distribution Channels (in Value Terms) Prepared Meals, 2021
  • Key Distribution Channel Share by Category (in Value Terms), 2021
  • Leading Companies (in Value and Volume Terms) in the Prepared Meals Sector, 2020
  • Private Label Penetration by Category (in Value Terms), 2020
  • Growth Analysis, Private Label and Brands, 2015-2020
  • Category wise Consolidation/Fragmentation (in Value Terms) Prepared Meals , 2020
  • Prominence of Health & Wellness Claims by Category, $ Million, 2015-2020
  • Contribution of Health & Wellness by Product Attributes, $ Million, 2015-2020
  • Contribution of Health & Wellness by Consumer Benefits, $ Million, 2015-2020
  • Key Pack Materials in the Japanese Prepared Meals Sector, Percentage Share of Pack Units, 2020
  • Annual Growth Rate by Key Pack Material, 2015-2025
  • Use of Pack Material by Category (in Pack Units), 2020
  • Key Pack Types in the Japanese Prepared Meals Sector, Percentage Share of Pack Units, 2020
  • Annual Growth Rate by Key Pack Type, 2015-2025
  • Use of Pack Type by Category (in Pack Units), 2020
  • Key Closure Types in the Japanese Prepared Meals Sector, Percentage Share of Pack Units, 2020
  • Annual Growth Rate by Key Closure Type, 2015-2025
  • Use of Closure Type by Category (in Pack Units), 2020
  • Key Primary Outer Types in the Japanese Prepared Meals Sector, Percentage Share of Pack Units, 2020
  • Annual Growth Rate by Key Primary Outer Type, 2015-2025
  • Use of Primary Outer Type by Category (in Pack Units), 2020
  • Volume Growth Analysis of Top 10 Cities (Million kg), 2016-2021
  • Leading Cities’ Contribution to Volume Change, 2016-2021
  • Demographic Analysis
  • Real GDP (JPY Billion) and Annual Growth(%)
  • Nominal GDP (JPY Billion) and Annual Growth(%)
  • Consumer Price Inflation(%)

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