Japan Food Logistics Market

Japan Food Logistics Market Overview:

The Japan food logistics market size reached USD 7.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 12.6 Billion by ​2033​, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.36% during 2025-2033. The rising demand for packaged and convenient foods, the expansion of e-commerce, technological advancements in cold chain logistics, and automation to address labor shortages are some of the major factors fueling the Japan food logistics market share.

Japan Food Logistics Market Trends:

Advancements in Cold Chain Technology

Technological innovation in cold chain logistics is a cornerstone of Japan’s food distribution system. Sophisticated temperature-controlled storage and transport solutions enable the safe delivery of perishable items like seafood, dairy, and fresh produce. These innovations ensure consistent product quality, reduce food waste, and meet Japan’s stringent food safety standards. IoT-enabled sensors, real-time tracking, and automated temperature regulation systems enhance reliability and efficiency across the supply chain, creating a positive impact on the Japan food logistics market outlook. As consumer expectations rise for high-quality and fresh foods, cold chain improvements allow logistics firms to expand services across greater distances while maintaining freshness, vital in both domestic and export-driven food markets. For instance, in August 2024, MOL Logistics Co., Ltd. and Daito Koun Co., Ltd. signed a strategic alliance arrangement that will capitalize on each company's capabilities and concentrate on logistics services for the food industry. For many years, MLG has provided high-quality services that clients have come to rely on, like air imports of seafood from the United States. As a member of the MOL Group, it also provides food logistics services, focusing on upgrades to existing warehouses and new investments in anticipation of growth brought about by advancements in freezing and refrigeration technologies.

Labor Shortages and Automation in Logistics

Japan’s aging population has led to a shrinking labor force, creating acute shortages in the logistics and transportation sectors. In response, companies are increasingly turning to automation, robotics, and AI to maintain operational efficiency. For instance, in June 2024, Nicherei, Ajinomoto Frozen Foods, and TableMark announced a collaboration with Nissui and Maruha Nichiro. Three Japanese frozen food titans will work with two of the country's largest seafood enterprises to develop a new logistics system and take sustainable growth into account for future frozen food logistics. The partnership aims to address this by improving loading efficiency and productivity at logistics sites, thereby reducing the manual workload and mitigating the impact of labor shortages. Automated warehouses, self-driving delivery vehicles, and drone-assisted inventory tracking are being adopted to reduce dependency on human labor. This shift not only compensates for workforce limitations but also enhances speed, accuracy, and safety in food logistics, which is expected to drive the Japan food logistics market growth. Government support and private investment in smart logistics technologies further drive innovation, positioning automation as a key solution to sustain and grow the food logistics market in Japan.

Japan Food Logistics Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on transportation mode, product type, service type, and segment.

Transportation Mode Insights:

• Roadways
• Railways
• Seaways
• Airways

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the transportation mode. This includes roadways, railways, seaways, and airways.

Product Type Insights:

• Fish, Shellfish, and Meat
• Vegetables, Fruits, and Nuts
• Cereals, Bakery and Dairy Products
• Coffee, Tea, and Vegetable Oil
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type have also been provided in the report. This includes fish, shellfish, and meat, vegetables, fruits, and nuts, cereals, bakery and dairy products, coffee, tea, and vegetable oil, and others.

Service Type Insights:

• Cold Chain
• Non-Cold Chain

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the service type have also been provided in the report. This includes cold chain and non-cold chain.

Segment Insights:

• Transportation
• Packaging
• Instrumentation

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the segment have also been provided in the report. This includes transportation, packaging, and instrumentation.

Regional Insights:

• Kanto Region
• Kansai/Kinki Region
• Central/ Chubu Region
• Kyushu-Okinawa Region
• Tohoku Region
• Chugoku Region
• Hokkaido Region
• Shikoku Region

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/ Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Japan Food Logistics Market News:

• In October 2024, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. permitted to buy all the shares in the HAVI Supply Chain companies in Taiwan (HAVI Logistics (Taiwan) Ltd. and Hong Jin Transportation Company, Ltd.) as well as in Japan. The HAVI Group, LP ("HAVI", Head Office: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.) is the parent company of all three organizations. It offers multi-temperature logistics services to the food service industry worldwide. Following the completion of condition precedents, which includes securing the required permits, this is scheduled to be implemented within the fiscal year that ends in March 2025.

Japan Food Logistics Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Japan food logistics market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Japan food logistics market on the basis of transportation mode?
• What is the breakup of the Japan food logistics market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the Japan food logistics market on the basis of service type?
• What is the breakup of the Japan food logistics market on the basis of segments?
• What is the breakup of the Japan food logistics market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan food logistics market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan food logistics market?
• What is the structure of the Japan food logistics market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Japan food logistics market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Japan food logistics market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Japan food logistics market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Japan food logistics industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.