Japan

Here are some fast facts for you to digest about Japan.

Market background

• Population: 127.77 million (2006) 
• GDP: £18,573.15 per head (2006) 
• Unemployment rate: 4.13% (2006) 
• Inflation: -0.24% (2006) 
• Consumer expenditure on food and non alcoholic drinks: £1,147.48 per head (2006)

Trade environment

• Total food and drink imports to the market: 
  UK food and drink exports to the market: £141.8 million in 2006 (-7%) 
• UK share of imports: updating
  Foodservice market is worth £61.93 billion (2006)

Retail environment

Top retailers by market share - Japan (2006)

1	Seven & I	5.9%
2	AEON	4.7%
3	Uny	2.5%
4	Daiei	1.3%