Kabocha Squash

かぼちゃ

Hokkaido accounts for about 50% of national production and is the dominant producer. Kagoshima and Nagasaki use early-season cultivation, bringing kabocha to market in spring. Rich in vitamins A, C, and E; widely used in simmered dishes, tempura, and soups

Season

MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

Jun - Aug

PEAK

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

※ Season is based on domestic field-grown availability

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

ENERGY CONTENT

78

KCAL

1.9g

Protein

0.3g

Fat

20.6g

Carbs

3.5g

Fiber

43mg

Vitamin C

450mg

Potassium

0.5mg

Iron

15mg

Calcium

4000μg

Beta-carotene

42μg

Folate

Source: 日本食品標準成分表(八訂)2020年

Wholesale Market Data

2023

MARKET INSIGHTS

CHEAPEST MONTH Sep ¥187/kg
HIGHEST VOLUME Sep 11,934t
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

70% Domestic
Hokkaido56.1%
Kagoshima5.7%
Nagano4.9%
Ibaraki4.7%
Nagasaki3.3%
Others25.3%
Rank
Prefecture
Harvest (t)
Share
1
Hokkaido TOP
76,300
56.1%
2
Kagoshima
7,730
5.7%
3
Nagano
6,650
4.9%
4
Ibaraki
6,440
4.7%
5
Nagasaki
4,520
3.3%

Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)

Hokkaido
Kagoshima
Nagano
Ibaraki
Nagasaki

Source: MAFF Crop Statistics (2018-2023)

Consumption Ranking

2024

National Average (annual spending per household)

¥1,725 /year
Rank
City
Annual Spending
1
Yokohama Kanagawa
¥2,453
2
Toyama Toyama
¥2,253
3
Saitama Saitama
¥2,235
4
Kyoto Kyoto
¥2,152
5
Tokyo Tokyo
¥2,087

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

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