Japan Floriculture Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Japan Floriculture Market Analysis

The Japan Floriculture Market size is estimated at USD 1.52 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 2.15 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.70% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• The Japanese floriculture market is vibrant and dynamic, renowned for its high-quality flowers, innovative arrangements, and cultural significance. It is characterized by a diverse range of players, including domestic producers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers. Popular flowers in Japan include chrysanthemums, lilies, roses (bara), orchids, and carnations, often used in traditional arrangements and ikebana. In July 2024, the country saw the rare bloom of the "Century Plant" for the first time in a century. Events like these drive the market's expansion.
• Flowers hold significant cultural importance in Japan, symbolizing beauty, purity, and respect. For example, the cherry blossom, or sakura, serves as Japan's emblem. It embodies beauty, sweetness, and gentleness, with its fleeting lifespan symbolizing the transient essence of beauty. Cherry blossoms are used in various ceremonies, festivals, and everyday life. The market has witnessed notable trends, such as the growing popularity of imported flowers, the emergence of young online florists, and the increased demand for sustainable and locally grown flowers. According to the ITC Trade Map, in 2023, Japan imported 23,194 metric tons of cut chrysanthemum flowers, 7.1% more than the previous year.
• Despite facing challenges like rising costs and competition from imported flowers, the Japanese floriculture market continues to evolve and adapt. Innovations in cultivation techniques, packaging, and marketing have helped to sustain its growth. Additionally, the market's focus on quality, craftsmanship, and cultural significance has contributed to its enduring appeal.

Japan Floriculture Industry Segmentation

Floriculture is a horticulture practice focusing on the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for garden and commercial use.

The Japanese floriculture market is segmented by type of flowers (cut flowers, bulbous plants, and potted flowers). The report includes value chain analysis and trade analysis (import by value and volume and export analysis by value and volume). The report offers market sizes and forecasts in terms of value (USD) and volume (metric tons) for all the above segments.