Wine production in Japan

Japan: Wine production was 47,958 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
47,958 tonnes
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
30th
of 76 countries
All-time high
115,910 tonnes
in 1998
All-time low
6,491 tonnes
in 1964
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Wine production in Japan, 1961–2023

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for wine production in Japan is 47,958 tonnes, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 40.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wine production in Japan peaked at 115,910 tonnes in 1998 and was at its lowest, 6,491 tonnes, in 1964.

Japan ranks 30th of 76 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 13,729 tonnes 6,491 tonnes 22,560 tonnes 9
1970s 30,000 tonnes 15,200 tonnes 56,690 tonnes 10
1980s 51,715 tonnes 43,270 tonnes 60,940 tonnes 10
1990s 71,090 tonnes 50,315 tonnes 115,910 tonnes 10
2000s 89,403 tonnes 63,000 tonnes 110,990 tonnes 10
2010s 79,998 tonnes 75,000 tonnes 86,138 tonnes 10
2020s 56,523 tonnes 47,958 tonnes 80,491 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 27 Turkmenistan 52,568 tonnes compare
  2. 28 Uruguay 50,224 tonnes compare
  3. 29 Czechia 48,800 tonnes compare
  4. 31 Mexico 46,170 tonnes compare
  5. 32 Croatia 45,500 tonnes compare
  6. 33 North Macedonia 45,375 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 77 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is wine production in Japan?
Wine production in Japan was 47,958 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest wine production recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 115,910 tonnes in 1998.
What is the lowest wine production recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 6,491 tonnes in 1964.
How does Japan rank for wine production?
Japan ranks 30th out of 76 countries with data for 2023.
Is wine production rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Wine production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Wine production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
77 places, 3,522 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed

Wine production, measured in tonnes per year.