Japan Sake Makers Association 2022 Sake Export Record Record Highs in Both Value and Quantity! The export value is 47.5 billion yen (118.2% compared to last year), surpassing the previous year for 13 consecutive years!

Japan Sake Makers Association
Fiscal 2022 Japanese Sake Exports Achieve Record Highs in Value and Volume! The export value is 47.5 billion yen (118.2% compared to last year), surpassing the previous year for 13 consecutive years! Focus on Southeast Asia and Europe where market growth is expected
The Japan Sake Makers Association, which has about 1,700 sake breweries nationwide, reported that the total amount of sake exports in fiscal 2022 (January to December) reached 47.492 billion yen, exceeding the previous year for the 13th consecutive year, and the volume was 35,895 kg. liter and the highest ever.
The Japan Sake Makers Association, to which approximately 1,700 sake breweries (sake, authentic shochu/awamori, and hon mirin) belong to, is aiming to increase the total value of sake exports to 47.492 billion yen in fiscal 2022 (January to December). We are announcing that the amount has exceeded the previous year for the 13th
consecutive year, and the volume has also reached a record high of 35,895 kiloliters (Ministry of Finance trade statistics).
China ranks first in terms of export value, the United States ranks second, and Hong Kong ranks third, accounting for 67.8%. In addition, the growth rate of export value has outpaced the growth rate of volume, and the average export price per liter has more than doubled from 10 years ago. Premium sake in the high price range has become a trend for overseas exports.
Export performance trends
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Record-high export value and volume in FY2022
China ranked first in terms of export value by country with
approximately 14.16 billion yen (137.8% compared to last year). In China, Japanese sake is gaining popularity as a high-end alcoholic beverage, especially among young people and the wealthy class. The United States is the number one exporter, with 9,084 ㎘ (102.9% compared to last year), and the second largest amount is about 10.93 billion yen. Exports to South Korea also ranked fourth in terms of export value, growing to approximately 2.52 billion yen (167.9% compared to last year), with export values reaching record highs in most countries.
Focus on Southeast Asia and Europe where future growth is expected The sake market is expanding rapidly in Malaysia (187.5% compared to last year), Vietnam (236.6% compared to last year), and Thailand (201.7% compared to last year).
Also, in Europe, the amount is 25.51 billion yen (125.3% compared to last year), which is growing steadily. At the Chuokai, we will exhibit at global alcoholic beverages exhibitions held in France and Germany, aiming for further expansion. increase.
In 2022, Chuokai signed a partnership with the Association of International Sommeliers (A.S.I.). Participated in a young sommelier education program held in Malaysia in September 2022. We are planning to participate in the A.S.I. World’s Best Sommelier Competition (Paris) to be held from February 7 to 12, 2023. I’m putting
In addition, on December 5, 2022, the Chuokai will become a certified agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food export promotion organization (certified item organization) for sake, authentic shochu and awamori, and will further promote the export of national sake. Export value and volume by country
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Sake export trend continues to be “premium” sake
The export price of sake per liter will continue to rise in 2022, continuing from 2021. Ten years ago (2012), the export value was 633.0 yen, but in 2022 it will more than double to 1,323.1 yen. Currently, export value exceeds 10% of domestic shipment value.
Economic activities have resumed, Japanese restaurants have reopened, management of refrigerated transportation of sake has become widespread, and it has become possible to distribute sake while maintaining its quality, and a market that accepts sake as a high-end sake outside of Japanese restaurants. is being formed.
Export price per liter
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Domestic shipping price 736 yen/L (2019) *Source: National Tax Agency Sake Guide (March 2022)
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・Exports to the United States, China, South Korea, and Southeast Asia expanded due to the recovery of economic activity from the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada is also growing rapidly in both quantity and value. ・Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand showed remarkable growth in both quantity and value. Countries in Southeast Asia where further market growth is expected in the future, such as Singapore, where high-priced sake is preferred.
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-Japan Sake Makers Association-
Sake Brewery Toranomon Building, 1-6-15 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo The largest organization in the Japanese sake industry, to which approximately 1,700 sake breweries (sake, authentic shochu/awamori, hon mirin) belong to. Established in 1953 for the purpose of stable and sound development of the liquor industry. By spreading the appeal of sake, authentic shochu, awamori, etc., which are the “national sake,” we are working to contribute to the diversity of food cultures around the world and expand demand both in Japan and overseas. ■ Official website: https://japansake.or.jp/common/
-Japanese Sake Information Center-
1-6-15 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Sake Brewery Toranomon Building 1F You can always enjoy more than 100 types of sake, authentic shochu, awamori, etc. from 100 yen per cup, and it is always crowded with customers from Japan and abroad. In addition to tasting, we also play a role as a “concierge”, such as gathering information about sake and consulting on sake brewery tours.
■ Official website: https://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/know/data/