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Japan vegetable price increases

Overview

Leafy vegetable prices in Japan have experienced significant surges driven by unfavorable weather conditions. In late September, extreme heat followed by prolonged rainfall and low sunlight in key production areas caused retail prices for items like lettuce to more than double. At the Tokyo Central Wholesale Market, lettuce wholesale prices reached approximately 431 yen per kilogram, exceeding last year’s prices by more than 2.5 times.

The shortage has impacted the food service industry, forcing restaurants to substitute specific varieties with standard alternatives due to procurement difficulties and rising costs. By early October, continued nationwide rainfall and an autumn rain front led to underdeveloped crops in regions such as Shizuoka. While prices for leafy greens like mizuna, lettuce, and cabbage remain elevated, root vegetables such as carrots, onions, and potatoes have remained stable due to strong harvests.

Entities

Toyota · Grape no Fukuoka · Tokyo Central Wholesale Market · Japan · Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Japan vegetable prices rise following heavy rainfall

    Prolonged rainfall across Japan has caused a surge in leafy vegetable prices, with shortages reported in growing regions as heavy precipitation impacts crop development.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Japan vegetable prices surge due to weather-driven shortages

    Leafy vegetable prices in Japan, including lettuce and spinach, have surged due to extreme weather, causing supply shortages and impacting both supermarkets and restaurants.

Sources

bookmark.j-suffix.com · conexaomarilia.com.br · fnn.jp · freshplaza.com · jugem.jp · thecooldown.com