Japan Edible Prawns Market

Japan Edible Prawns Market Insights Forecasts to 2035  

• The Japan Edible Prawns Market Size Is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 4.7% from 2025 to 2035.  
• The Japan Edible Prawns Market Size Is Expected to Reach a Significant Share by 2035.

According to a research report published by Decision Advisors & Consulting, the Japan edible prawns Market is expected to grow at a 4.7% CAGR from 2025 to 2035 and reach a significant share by 2035. The edible prawns market is driven by a high-value and useful seafood product that meets consumer demand for healthful seafood. Additionally, imports of farm-raised prawns offer a consistent supply throughout the year, and the expansion of cold chain logistics and internet food sales enhances product availability, making prawns more and more popular among customers.

Market Overview

The Japanese edible prawns market is defined as the market that deals with production, import, processing, distribution and consumption of edible shrimp and prawns in Japan. The market is a major part of the overall seafood industry within Japan, marketed largely due to long-standing culinary traditions in Japan and growing levels of consumer demand for edible shrimp and prawns. Japan produces limited quantities of edible prawns and is the world's second-largest importer of prepared and/or preserved prawns and shrimp. The edible prawns market in Japan offers excellent growth potential due to high levels of import demand for seafood, cultural attitudes towards seafood consumption, increased health consciousness and the availability of convenient and frozen food products. There will be various endpoints in the edible prawn market, from premium quality kuruma ebi to low-volume mass-market convenience. Suppliers who provide quality, safety and fair trade of seafood are well-positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for these types of products, as are companies developing cell-cultivated alternative proteins. The Japanese government supports the domestic fisheries and aquaculture industries through laws and incentive programs, including requirements for sustainable management practices and globally recognised certification programs, such as the ASC and MSC.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan edible prawns market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan edible prawns market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan edible prawns market.

Driving Factors                                                       

The Japanese edible prawns market is driven by strong culinary traditions, high demand for healthy, protein-rich seafood, and evolving consumer preference for sustainable products, alongside growth in convenience foods due to busy lifestyles, and advancements in aquaculture tech boosting supply, making shrimp a staple across retail, foodservice, and home cooking.

Restraining Factors

The Japanese edible prawns market is restrained by fluctuating raw material prices, dependence on imports, stringent food safety regulations, rising aquaculture disease outbreaks, high production costs, and increasing competition from alternative seafood. Additionally, environmental concerns and sustainability challenges limit the large-scale expansion of Japan’s edible prawns market.

Market Segmentation

The Japan edible prawns market share is classified into product type and end-user.                                                   

• The farmed prawns segment held a largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japanese edible prawns market is segmented by product type into farmed prawns and caught prawns. Among these, the farmed prawns segment held a largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to uniformity of size and storage convenience of these prawns render them a preference by distributors and retailers, and hence ideal for large-scale retail food sale and foodservice purposes.

• The restaurants and food chains segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japanese edible prawns market is segmented by end-user into households, restaurants and food chains. Among these, the restaurants and food chains segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This dominance is due to application in numerous seafood hot pots, restaurants and quick-service international foods. Growth in the number of mid-range and high-end restaurants and higher eating out frequency propel high demand for high-quality fresh and frozen prawns in the foodservice market.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan edible prawns market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Maruha Nichiro
• Nippon Suisan
• Kyokuyo
• Thai Union & Avanti Feeds
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decision Advisors has segmented the Japan edible prawns market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Edible Prawns Market, By Product Type

• Farmed Prawns
• Caught Prawns

Japan Edible Prawns Market, By End-User

• Households
• Restaurants
• Food Chains

FAQ’s

Q: What is the expected growth rate of the Japan Edible Prawns Market?

A: The Japan Edible Prawns Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2025 to 2035, driven by rising seafood consumption and demand for high-quality protein.

Q: Which product type dominates the Japan Edible Prawns Market?

A: The farmed prawns segment held the largest market share in 2024 due to consistent size, quality, and convenience, making it ideal for retail and foodservice applications.

Q: Which end-user segment leads the market?

A: Restaurants and food chains dominate the market owing to high consumption in seafood dishes, hot pots, sushi, tempura, and growing demand from quick-service and fine-dining outlets.

Q: Who are the key players operating in the Japan Edible Prawns market?

A: Major players include Maruha Nichiro, Nippon Suisan, Kyokuyo, Thai Union & Avanti Feeds etc.

Q: What major challenges restrain the market?

A: Challenges include dependence on imports, fluctuating raw material prices, strict food safety regulations, aquaculture diseases, high production costs, and sustainability concerns