2 weeks Ago By Rice News
Japan has revamped its agriculture policy to target a sharp increase in rice exports over the next five years. The move comes amid a surge in domestic prices for Japan’s main staple food. The agriculture ministry aims for exports of 353,000 tons of rice, including pre-cooked products, in 2030.
That’s a 7.5-fold jump from current levels. Officials hope the decision will give farmers an incentive to plant more of the grain, which will also help ease supply shortages at home.
The 5-year plan looks beyond rice to boost food and beverage spending by the record numbers of overseas visitors to Japan. The ministry expects this revenue to grow 2.8-times to 4.
5 trillion yen or more than 30 billion dollars. The ministry also sees opportunities overseas for Japanese restaurants and food makers. It expects their foreign earnings to climb 1.
8-fold to around 20 billion dollars in the same period. Published Date: April 14, 2025.
