Carrot

にんじん

Hokkaido accounts for about 35% of national production, mainly spring-sown and autumn-harvested. Chiba Prefecture contributes to year-round supply with winter-spring shipments. Rich in beta-carotene, whose absorption improves when cooked with oil. A staple vegetable used across Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines in curries, simmered dishes, salads, and more

Season

MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

Oct - Dec

PEAK

※ Season is based on domestic field-grown availability

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Wholesale Market Data

MARKET INSIGHTS

CHEAPEST MONTH Jan ¥119/kg
HIGHEST VOLUME May 28,866t
Volume (t)
In season
Price (yen/kg)

Source: 農林水産省 青果物卸売市場調査報告 (2023)

Production Ranking

98% Domestic
Hokkaido28.7%
Chiba20.5%
Tokushima9.0%
Aomori6.4%
Nagasaki6.0%
Others29.4%
Rank
Prefecture
Harvest (t)
Share
1
156,900
28.7%
2
111,800
20.5%
3
49,400
9.0%
4
35,100
6.4%
5
32,700
6.0%

Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)

Hokkaido
Chiba
Tokushima
Aomori
Nagasaki

Source: MAFF Crop Statistics (2018-2023)

Consumption Ranking

National Average (annual spending per household)

¥2,753 /year
Rank
City
Annual Spending
1
Naha Okinawa
¥4,137
2
Saitama Saitama
¥3,303
3
Niigata Niigata
¥3,148
4
Matsue Shimane
¥3,139
5
Okayama Okayama
¥3,125

Source: 総務省 家計調査 (2024, two-or-more-person households, prefectural capital cities)

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