JAPAN’S SUSTAINED TASTE FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS AND DECLINING DOMESTIC MILK PRODUCTION OFFERS EXPORTER OPENINGS
April 1st, 2019
Japan is presenting opportunities for international dairy exporters, amidst a rising demand for dairy, an ailing domestic industry and improved market access.
Globally a relative newcomer to widespread dairy consumption, Japanese consumers did not make milk a household staple until the 1950s, but since then, consumption has risen sharply and has now diversified to include all kinds of dairy items, including butter, cheese, yoghurt, cream and ice-cream.
Today, growth in Japan’s domestic market is driven by demand for cheese, while full- and low-fat milk sales ...
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