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Japanese have strong interest in health and wellness claims
Consumer interest in health and wellness remains high in Japan, reflecting the strong commitment to consuming foods and beverages that support everyday health. In addition to maintaining health, weight management is a key driver of prominent claims such as high protein, low carb, no sugar and low fat.
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Health and Wellness industry in Japan with research from Euromonitor International's team of analysts.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food and beverages categories.
If you're in the Health and Wellness industry in Japan, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity; or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Health and Wellness in Japan report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Health and Wellness in Japan?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving sales in Health and Wellness?
- Is Health and Wellness a dynamic niche or mainstream concern in Japan?
- Which are the leading brands in Health and Wellness in Japan?
- How are products distributed in Health and Wellness in Japan?
- How has COVID-19 and accordant recession impacted sales? Which categories have seen rising demand? Which are most vulnerable to economic disruption and diminished consumer confidence?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Health and Wellness in Japan
Japanese have strong interest in health and wellness claims
Nutritional support and weight management shapes demand patterns
Natural claims are important to Japanese consumers
Strong outlook for health and wellness
HW Hot Drinks in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Organic and no caffeine claims gain traction in hot drinks
Fortified/functional hot drinks emerge in Japan
Organic hot drinks is one of the largest health claims in Japan’s hot drinks
Caffeine management drives demand for no caffeine hot drinks
Japan’s older population to support development of fortified/functional hot drinks
Organic hot drinks to grow from a low base
Hot drink consumption occasions evolve as consumers embrace no caffeine rituals
Table 1 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 2 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 3 Company Shares of Organic Hot Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 Company Shares of Natural Hot Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 5 Company Shares of Gluten Free Hot Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Hot Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 7 Company Shares of No Allergens Hot Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HW Soft Drinks in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Soft drinks with functional benefits are gaining traction
RTD tea with fibre brings functional choices to Japanese consumers
No sugar soft drinks is the largest category
Players tap into local demand for warm bottled water
Japan leads in development of functional soft drinks
Products combining functional claims with no sugar expected to emerge
Opportunities exist for natural claims in energy drinks
Table 10 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 11 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 12 Company Shares of No Sugar Soft Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 13 Company Shares of Energy Boosting Soft Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 14 Company Shares of Natural Soft Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 15 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Soft Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 16 Company Shares of Gluten Free Soft Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HW Snacks in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Modern lifestyles drive demand for snacks fortified with vitamins and minerals
Snack players embrace the fortified/functional trend
Good source of minerals is the biggest claim in Japan
On-the-go lifestyles fuel demand for snacks offering good source of vitamins
Fortified/functional products face some challenges driving use of natural ingredients
Strong growth potential for good source of minerals snacks
Good source of vitamins snacks offers further growth potential
Table 19 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 20 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 21 Company Shares of Gluten Free Snacks (Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 22 Company Shares of Vegetarian Snacks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 23 Company Shares of Organic Snacks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 24 Company Shares of Vegan Snacks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 25 Company Shares of No Allergens Snacks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HW Dairy Products and Alternatives in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Health and wellness claims are pivotal in dairy products and alternatives
High protein yoghurt enjoys strong popularity in Japan
Probiotic claims stand out in dairy products and alternatives
Low fat claims align with weight management goals
High protein and no sugar claims to gain traction
Probiotic claims will remain key in Japan
Low fat milk to gain popularity out of affordability
Table 28 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 29 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 30 Company Shares of Organic Dairy Products and Alternatives (Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2024
Table 31 Company Shares of Good Source of Minerals Dairy Products and Alternatives (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % V
Table 32 Company Shares of Gluten Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-20
Table 33 Company Shares of Lactose Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2
Table 34 Company Shares of Low Fat Dairy Products and Alternatives (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2024
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Lower salt and clean-labels are prominent claims
Health and wellness innovations gain traction, notably in frozen ready meals and meal kits
Low salt is one of the largest claims in Japan
Natural is also among the largest claims led by ‘mutenka’ (clean-label) products
Ageing population will be a key focus of innovations
Low salt claims will continue to emerge to address health and beauty concerns
Natural trend is ripe for further development
Table 37 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 38 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 39 Company Shares of Organic Cooking Ingredients and Meals (Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 40 Company Shares of Gluten Free Cooking Ingredients and Meals (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 41 Company Shares of Vegetarian Cooking Ingredients and Meals (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 42 Company Shares of Vegan Cooking Ingredients and Meals (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 43 Company Shares of Natural Cooking Ingredients and Meals (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HW Staple Foods in Japan
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Japanese consumers have strong preference for natural claims
High protein low carb dietary requirements are now mainstream
Natural is the largest claim health and wellness staple foods
Low sugar claims reflect importance of low carb trend
Focus on health and weight management drives demand for high protein and other functional claims
Free from additives claim to lose traction
Popularity of low carb staple foods will bring more low sugar to the fore
Table 46 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 47 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 48 Company Shares of Gluten Free Staple Foods (Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 49 Company Shares of Organic Staple Foods (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 50 Company Shares of High Fibre Staple Foods (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 51 Company Shares of Vegetarian Staple Foods (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 52 Company Shares of No Allergens Staple Foods (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness encompasses a number of key claims made on a food or drink products that suggest a health and/or wellness positioning. It comprises positionings relating to better for you, dietary and free from, fortified/functional, health benefit, natural and organic. Please note that data is not available at this level or other aggregated claim levels.
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