Asparagus

アスパラガス

Hokkaido accounts for about 50% of national production, followed by Saga and Nagano. Spring and early summer asparagus is rich in aspartic acid, folate, and vitamin C. Used across a wide range of dishes including grilled, stir-fried, and pasta preparations

Season

MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

May - Jun

PEAK

※ Season is based on domestic field-grown availability

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Wholesale Market Data

MARKET INSIGHTS

CHEAPEST MONTH Aug ¥952/kg
HIGHEST VOLUME Jul 1,750t
Volume (t)
In season
Price (yen/kg)

Source: 農林水産省 青果物卸売市場調査報告 (2023)

Production Ranking

85.2% Domestic
Hokkaido15.5%
Kumamoto10.0%
Saga9.9%
Tochigi7.5%
Nagasaki7.2%
Others49.8%
Rank
Prefecture
Harvest (t)
Share
1
3,510
15.5%
2
2,270
10.0%
3
2,250
9.9%
4
1,700
7.5%
5
1,640
7.2%

Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)

Hokkaido
Kumamoto
Saga
Tochigi
Nagasaki

Source: MAFF Crop Statistics (2018-2023)

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