Japan
U.S. Trade with Japan in 2024
Export Market Rank
#5 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$11.98 Billion
3-Year Average
$12.85 Billion
Compound Average Growth
0.37% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Japan in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $2.77 Billion | 12.47 Million | $2.4 Billion | 37% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $1.87 Billion | 242,871 | $1.9 Billion | 45% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $1.38 Billion | 336,691 | $1.55 Billion | -12% |
| Soybeans | $1 Billion | 1.95 Million | $1.15 Billion | -5% |
| Processed Vegetables | $639.04 Million | 392,795 | $521.47 Million | 37% |
| Wheat | $582.76 Million | 2.24 Million | $691.84 Million | -22% |
| Dairy Products | $394.61 Million | 122,103 | $331.91 Million | 44% |
| Hay | $352.08 Million | 949,152 | $434.42 Million | -17% |
| Tree Nuts | $335.39 Million | 64,889 | $398.97 Million | -30% |
| Rice | $295.66 Million | 350,333 | $276.14 Million | 7% |
Data and Analysis
The 2024 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook provides a statistical summary of U.S. agricultural commodity exports to the world during the 2024 calendar year.
In March 2025, ATO Tokyo organized a USA Pavilion at FOODEX Japan, one of the largest international trade-only food shows in Asia that provides a strong venue for U.S. food companies to find importers and increase distribution in Japan and other Asian markets.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) invites public comments on three different proposed Japan Agricultural Standard (JAS) revisions until May 17, 2025.
News and Features
Private exporters reported sales of 120,000 MT of corn for delivery to Japan during MY 2024/2025.
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 126,000 MT of corn for delivery to Japan and 195,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations.
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 124,000 MT of corn for delivery to Japan and 120,000 MT of corn for delivery to unknown destinations.