Japan Tea Market 2025

The Japan tea market is expected to see a slight increase of USD 0.3 billion, translating to a CAGR of about 1.2% from 2025 to 2030. Japan’s tea market is synonymous with green tea, which dominates domestic consumption. The popularity of matcha, both domestically and internationally, underscores Japan’s influence on global tea trends. Growing interest in ready-to-drink teas and functional beverages further propels market growth.

Providing a strategic perspective on the Japan tea market, this report analyzes historical trends from 2020 to 2024 and forecasts market developments through 2030. It delves into market size, growth rates, and segment-level insights, uncovering the forces shaping the industry’s future. By examining product type, packaging and distribution channel, the report delivers a robust framework for understanding market dynamics and identifying pathways for growth.

Market Segmentation

The Japan tea market is classified into the following segments:
Product type: black tea, fruit & herbal tea, green tea, instant tea, others
Packaging: flexible packaging, paper containers, others (glass, metal, etc.)
Distribution channel: convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, food & drinks stores, grocery stores, health and beauty stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, others

The tea market in Japan is segmented based on product type, packaging and distribution channel. By product type, the market features black tea, fruit & herbal tea, green tea, instant tea, and others. Packaging segmentation includes flexible packaging, paper containers, and others (glass, metal, etc.). Distribution channel segmentation includes convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, food & drinks stores, grocery stores, health and beauty stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The tea market is largely dominated by key players such as Ito En Ltd., Mitsui Norin Co. Ltd., Lipton Teas and Infusions, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Associated British Foods plc, Kunitaro Co. Ltd., Meito Sangyo Co. Ltd., Nestle S.A. and Teekanne GmbH & CO. kg.

This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the tea market, evaluating their performance trends from 2020 to 2024. Key findings illustrate shifts in market share, identifying both dominant firms and rising competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Japan Tea Market – Product Type Analysis
Japan Tea Market – Packaging Analysis
Japan Tea Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Ito En, Ltd.
Mitsui Norin Co., Ltd.
Lipton Teas and Infusions
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Associated British Foods plc
Kunitaro Co., Ltd.
Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
Teekanne GmbH & CO. kg
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Japan Tea Market 2020-2030
Chart Japan Tea Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Tea Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Japan Tea Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Tea Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Tea Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Japan Tea Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Tea Market by Packaging, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Tea Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Table Japan Tea Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Tea Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Japan Tea Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Japan Tea Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Japan Tea Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Japan Tea Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Japan Tea Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Japan – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Japan – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Japan – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Japan Tea Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Japan Tea Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Ito En, Ltd.
Mitsui Norin Co., Ltd.
Lipton Teas and Infusions
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Associated British Foods plc
Kunitaro Co., Ltd.
Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
Teekanne GmbH & CO. kg