The export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and foods last year was 1.4148 trillion yen, a record high, exceeding the previous year by 14%.


The government is aiming to achieve 2 trillion yen in exports by 2025, due to factors such as the recovery in demand for eating out in Europe, the United States and China, and the fact that the depreciation of the yen is increasing.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and foods last year was 1.4148 trillion yen, up 14.3% from the previous year.



The export value was 449.7 billion yen in 2012, but it continued to increase for 10 consecutive years, expanding 3.1 times.



Last year, the depreciation of the yen in the foreign exchange market made Japanese agricultural products appear cheaper in overseas markets. rice field.



By item, sales of


"scallops" increased by 42.4% from the previous year to 91 billion yen,


sales of "alcoholic beverages" such as sake and whiskey increased by 21.4% to 139.2 billion yen, and


sales of "seasonings such as sauces" increased by 21.4% to 139.2 billion yen.

It increased by 11.2% to 48.3 billion yen.



The government has set a target of increasing the export value to 2 trillion yen by 2025, and is putting together a new strategy to achieve the target ahead of schedule.



Among them, about 30 items such as "Nishikigoi", which is highly popular overseas and traded at high prices, will be designated as priority items, and support for producers and production areas will be strengthened. The idea is to strengthen the foundation.

Agricultural Minister Nomura ``This is very good news.''

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting that the export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food products reached a record high last year. I would like to further promote efforts in which the public and private sectors are united.”



On top of that, he said, "With the declining birth rate in Japan and consumption stagnating, agricultural production in Japan will not grow unless overseas markets are utilized. From now on, in addition to collecting information on local demand and regulations, We will promote a 'market-in' initiative that focuses on strengthening cooperation with our customers."