Japan Market Tuna Statistics and Household Spending: Domestic Consumption Recedes Amid Upsurge in Restaurant Spending
JAPAN Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)
Imports of fresh and frozen seafood products increase in value during the first four months of 2026, while family purchases show a downward trend TOKYO — The latest data issued by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, corresponding to the month of April 2026, reveal a significant transformation in commercial dynamics. While the global volume of total fish and seafood imports experienced a slight downward adjustment, the commercial value of key species such as tuna (Thunnus) registered an increase, driven by a clear redistribution of consumer spending toward the catering sector and dining out. Household tuna and sushi spending, 2024 monthly figures visible in the source (yen, grams, yen/100g) Click on the image to enlarge it According to trade statistics from the Ministry of Finance, genera... FULL STORY