Japan’s Agricultural and Seafood Exports Reach Historic High of 897.7 Billion Yen in First Half of 2026
JAPAN Thursday, August 06, 2026, 04:00 (GMT + 9)
Seafood Sector Drives Growth with a 19.5% Increase, Highlighted by a 69% Surge in Japanese Amberjack Shipments to the United States and South Korea TOKYO — The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF) reported on August 4, 2026, that the total export value of agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food products reached 897.7 billion JPY (approximately US$ 5.7 billion) during the January–June 2026 period, achieving a record high for the first half of the year for the second consecutive year. Click on the image to enlarge it The dynamic performance of Japanese foreign trade stems from expanding demand in key North American and Asian markets, backed by the recovery of international distribution channels, the global boom in Japanese cuisine, and market diversification following trade restrictions imposed in recent years within the Asian re... FULL STORY
