Japan Potato & Yam Derivatives Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Source (Potato, Sweet Potato and Yam), By Derivative (Whole, Protein, Starch, Tapioca, Flour, Feed, and Others), By Application (Food, Animal Feed, Fermented Beverages and Others), By Distribution Channel (B2B and B2C), and Japan Potato & Yam Derivatives Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Potato and Yam Derivatives Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Potato & Yam Derivatives Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 3.1% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Potato & Yam Derivatives Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Japan Potato & Yam Derivatives Market is anticipated to hold a significant share by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2025 to 2035. The Japan potato & yam derivatives market in Japan is growing rapidly due rise in health consciousness, rising demand for ready-to-eat snacks, wide use of potato & yam derivatives in the food industry, and rising demand for plant-based diets.

Market Overview

The potato & yam derivatives are processed foods prepared from fresh potatoes and yams. These derivatives include starch, flours, flakes and other value-added forms. The potato and yam food products include chips, fries. There has been heightened demand for food that is convenient and value-added, food tastes have evolved, and the versatility of these crops to a wide variety of culinary purposes has all combined to increase the size of the market for yam and potato products. The rise in urbanization demand for convenience and ready-to-eat food products has have positive impact on this market. The potato & yam derivatives have some health benefits, such as glycemic control, management of triglyceride and cholesterol levels during fasting, and mineral absorption, making them popular among health-conscious people. The growing preferences for veganism and plant-based diets are the key trend in this market. The people are looking for gluten-free food products, and manufacturers have the opportunity to develop gluten-free foods by exploring alternatives like flours, starches and plant-based ingredients.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan potato & yam derivatives 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 potato & yam derivatives 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 potato & yam derivatives market.

Driving Factors

The expansion of this market is supported by various dynamic factors. Japan has a fast lifestyle and people are demanding ready-to-eat, convenience and provides proper nutrition, and these derivatives are perfectly fit for this demand. Over the past few years, people have become more health conscious and are seeking pure, natural food without artificial additives and preservatives, that surged the demand for this market. Additionally, the rising demand for plant-based diets fules the growth of this market.

Restraining Factors

Several limitations and barriers are slowing down the pace of the Japan potato & yam derivatives market. The yam and potato are seasonal crops and are cultivated and harvested at a specific season of the year; hence, flucation in the weather conditions disturb the supply chain. They also affect the quality of the product and prices of the final products, which limits the expansion of the market.

Market Segmentation

The Japan potato and yam derivatives market share is classified into source, derivative, and application.

• The potato segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan potato & yam derivatives market is segmented by source into potato, sweet potato and yam. Among these, the potato segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to increased demand for the potato crop due to its increased usage in the processed food category, including fries, chips, and other food processing uses.

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

The Japan potato & yam derivatives market is segmented by derivative into whole, protein, starch, tapioca, flour, feed, and others. Among these, the starch segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to Increased demand for gluten-free foods because of a rise in the incidence of food allergies, gluten intolerance, and celiac disease has resulted in higher demand for starch substitutes from gluten-free crops like yam, sweet potato, and potato.

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

The Japan potato & yam derivatives market is segmented by application into food, animal feed, fermented beverages and others. Among these, the food held a dominant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the convenience that potato and yam derivatives provide, coupled with their broad spectrum of use as wedges, fries, and chips

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan potato & yam derivatives 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

• McCain Foods Limited
• Tate & Lyle
• Ingredion Japan K.K
• Japapo (Japan Potato Ltd.)
• Calbee Kaitsuka Sweet Potato, Inc.
• Avebe (Royal Avebe)
• Others

Recent Developments

• In March 2020, Calbee acquired Potato kaitsuka Co., strengthening its sweet potato business and expanding into retail vending and exports to China and Southeast Asia

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 the Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the japan potato & yam derivatives market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Potato & Yam Derivatives Market, By Source

• Potato
• Sweet Potato
• Yam

Japan Potato & Yam Derivatives Market, By Derivative

• Whole
• Protein
• Starch
• Tapioca
• Flour
• Feed
• Others

Japan Potato & Yam Derivatives Market, By Application

• Food
• Animal Feed
• Fermented Beverages
• Others

Japan Potato & Yam Derivatives Market, By Distribution Channels

• B2B
• B2C