Japan: Retail Foods

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In 2017, Japan’s retail food and beverages sector accounted for $474.3 billion in sales of which an estimated $310 billion, or 65 percent, is attributed to regional independent supermarket chains. This report provides an overview by region of independent supermarkets. Independent regional supermarkets provide opportunities for either new U.S. exporters or those looking to further penetrate the Japanese market. 

Japan: Retail Foods

 

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East Asia and the Pacific, Japan

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