Key Facts
• Taiwan’s rice exports to Japan surged due to Japan’s rice shortage.
• From January to May 2025, Taiwan exported 7,759 tons of rice to Japan.
• This volume is nearly double the total exports for all of 2024.
• Taiwan’s Minister of Agriculture inspected rice packing operations on June 9, 2025.
• Officials aim to showcase the high quality of Taiwanese rice to Japanese consumers.
• Taiwan’s rice varieties and taste are similar to Japanese rice, making them favorable for export.
• The Ministry of Agriculture predicts exports to Japan will exceed 10,000 tons in 2025.
Summary
Taiwan has significantly increased its rice exports to Japan in response to a domestic rice shortage in Japan. From January to May 2025, Taiwan exported 7,759 tons of rice, nearly double the total exports for 2024. Taiwan’s Minister of Agriculture, Chen Chun-chi, visited rice packing facilities on June 9, 2025, to encourage agricultural workers and highlight the quality of Taiwanese rice. Officials believe the similarity in taste and variety between Taiwanese and Japanese rice gives Taiwan a competitive edge in the Japanese market. The Ministry of Agriculture expects exports to Japan to surpass 10,000 tons by the end of 2025, emphasizing the opportunity to promote Taiwan’s high-quality rice to Japanese consumers.
