Price for Spices; Vanilla, Not Crushed or Ground in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Spices; Vanilla, Not Crushed or Ground in Japan (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Spices; Vanilla, Not Crushed or Ground in Japan (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Spices; Vanilla, Not Crushed or Ground in Japan
  4. Exports of Spices; Vanilla, Not Crushed or Ground in Japan

Price for Spices; Vanilla, Not Crushed or Ground in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for vanilla amounted to $260K per ton, with an increase of 8.5% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2023 an increase of 29% m-o-m. The import price peaked in November 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($592K per ton), while the price for Uganda ($165K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Spices; Vanilla, Not Crushed or Ground in Japan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for vanilla amounted to $88,787 per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 65%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $268,364 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($201,613 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore amounted to $60,684 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (-9.9%).

Imports of Spices; Vanilla, Not Crushed or Ground in Japan

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of vanilla increased by 55% to 56 tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated modest growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of vanilla skyrocketed to $11M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a sharp downturn.

Import of Spices; Vanilla, Not Crushed or Ground in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Madagascar24.813.76.89.7-26.9%
United StatesN/A0.20.60.8100.0%
Uganda0.3N/A0.10.2-12.6%
Papua New Guinea0.30.2N/AN/A-33.3%
Others0.40.50.40.614.5%
Total25.814.68.011.3-24.1%

Top Suppliers of Spices; Vanilla, Not Crushed or Ground to Japan in 2022:

  1. Madagascar (47.7 tons)
  2. United States (4.8 tons)
  3. Uganda (1.4 tons)
  4. Papua New Guinea (0.5 tons)

Exports of Spices; Vanilla, Not Crushed or Ground in Japan

In 2022, approx. 150 kg of vanilla were exported from Japan; approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, exports showed a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of vanilla totaled $13K in 2022. In general, exports showed a dramatic downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021.

Export of Spices; Vanilla, Not Crushed or Ground in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY202020212022CAGR,
2020-2022
Hong Kong SARN/AN/A6.30%
Singapore24.8N/A3.5-62.4%
Others1.8N/A3.641.4%
Total26.6N/A13.3-29.3%

Top Export Markets for Spices; Vanilla, Not Crushed or Ground from Japan in 2022:

  1. Singapore (57.0 kg)
  2. Hong Kong SAR (31.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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