Significant decrease in export value of agricultural, forestry and marine products and foods in the first half of the year Impact of new corona 13:45 on August 4
It was revealed that the export value of agriculture, forestry and marine products and foods in the first half of this year decreased by about 36 billion yen compared to the same period last year because Japanese restaurant overseas closed due to the influence of the new coronavirus.
The government has set a new target, which is to double the current value of 5 trillion yen to 5 trillion yen in two years, but this is a stalemate.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the export value of agriculture, forestry and fishery products and foods for the half year from January to June was 412.0 billion yen, a decrease of 36.6 billion yen, or 8.2% from the same period last year.
Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, overseas Japanese restaurants closed, 29% of the main export items seafood such as scallops and yellowtail, 24% of sake, 23% of beef, decreased compared to the same period last year That is the main factor.
The government has set a new target, which is to double the current value of 5 trillion yen to 5 trillion yen in two years, but this is a stalemate.
Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said in a meeting after the Cabinet meeting on the 4th, "While there is a recovery trend in Asia centering on China, the US and EU = European Union continue to face difficult situations. We need constant efforts and want to deepen our cooperation with trading companies."