Japan Edible Offal Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Source (Cattle, Goat, Pig, Sheep, Poultry, Horse, and Others), By Application (Fresh and Processed), and Japan Edible Offal Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Edible Offal Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Edible Offal Market Size Was Estimated at USD 2081.2 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 3.94% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Edible Offal Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 3182.4 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Japan Edible Offal Market Size is anticipated to Reach USD 3182.4 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 3.94% from 2025 to 2035. The Japan edible offal market is driven by various factors, including rising demand for sustainable and affordable products, increased need for nutrient-rich products, and increasing awareness of zero waste cooking

Market Overview

The Edible Offal is also known as variety meats or organ meats. The animals internal organs and other non-muscle organs that are suitable for human consumption are called edible offal. The Japan edible offal market includes production, distribution, and consumption of animal organ meats. The primary sources of edible offal include cattle, goat, pig, sheep, poultry, horse, and others. Edible offal is richer in nutrients and has a higher vitamin B12 and iron content relative to other lean muscle meats. It is less expensive as compared to other meat cuts, making it a favourable option for individuals who are seeking a cost-effective protein source. The rise in disposable income presents an opportunity for product innovation and diversification. There is an opportunity for value-added products such as pre-seasoned offal, ready-to-eat offal, and processed offal-based snacks.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan edible offal market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan edible offal market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan edible offal market.

Driving Factors

The people are seeking sustainable and affordable food options that also provide nutritional benefits, which fuels the growth of Japans edible offal market. The food industry continuously finds innovative ways to incorporate edible offal into processed food products, including sausages, pates, and meatballs, which further fuels the growth of the market. The people are becoming more aware that sustainable consumption and waste reduction play an important role in market growth. In Japan, the edible offal is used in various dishes, including motsunabe, yakiniku, and horumonyaki, which contributes to the market growth.

Restraining Factors

Despite the affordability of the edible offal, there is a negative perception among some people owing to its texture, appearance and strong flavors. The process and sale of edible offal have strict regulatory frameworks and food safety standards, which make the process complex and expensive for manufacturers.

Market Segmentation

The Japan edible offal market share is classified into source and application.

• The pig segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan edible offal market is segmented by source into cattle, goat, pig, sheep, poultry, horse, and others. Among these, the pig segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the use of pig offal decreases food wastage and increases the use of the whole pig carcass.

• The processed segment held the highest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan edible offal market is segmented by application into fresh and processed. Among these, the processed segment held the highest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. This is because they are easily available in grocery stores and they add extra flavor and texture to the food products.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan edible offal market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• NH Foods Ltd.
• Nippon Meat Packers, Inc.
• Marushin Foods Co., Ltd.
• Toyota Tsusho Foods Corporation
• Matsuda Sangyo Co., Ltd.
• Other

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan edible offal market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Dried Edible Offal Market, By Source

• Cattle
• Goat
• Pig
• Sheep
• Poultry
• Horse
• Others

Japan Dried Edible Offal Market, By Application

• Fresh
• Processed