Green Pepper

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Ibaraki Prefecture ranks first nationally in production; Miyazaki and Kochi are also major producers. Exceptionally rich in vitamin C — even surpassing lemons — and high in carotenoids. Pairs perfectly with stir-fries and Chinese dishes such as qingjiao rousi

Season

MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

Jun - Aug

PEAK

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

※ Season is based on domestic field-grown availability

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

ENERGY CONTENT

20

KCAL

0.9g

Protein

0.2g

Fat

5.1g

Carbs

2.3g

Fiber

76mg

Vitamin C

190mg

Potassium

0.4mg

Iron

11mg

Calcium

400μg

Beta-carotene

26μg

Folate

Source: 日本食品標準成分表(八訂)2020年

Wholesale Market Data

2023

MARKET INSIGHTS

CHEAPEST MONTH Dec ¥397/kg
HIGHEST VOLUME May 10,103t
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

94% Domestic
Ibaraki23.9%
Miyazaki18.5%
Kochi9.8%
Kagoshima8.9%
Iwate5.6%
Others33.3%
Rank
Prefecture
Harvest (t)
Share
1
Ibaraki TOP
33,000
23.9%
2
Miyazaki
25,500
18.5%
3
Kochi
13,500
9.8%
4
Kagoshima
12,300
8.9%
5
Iwate
7,720
5.6%

Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)

Ibaraki
Miyazaki
Kochi
Kagoshima
Iwate

Source: MAFF Crop Statistics (2018-2023)

Consumption Ranking

2024

National Average (annual spending per household)

¥2,291 /year
Rank
City
Annual Spending
1
Saitama Saitama
¥3,131
2
Yokohama Kanagawa
¥3,100
3
Kyoto Kyoto
¥2,997
4
Nara Nara
¥2,878
5
Tokyo Tokyo
¥2,873

Source: 総務省 家計調査 (2024, two-or-more-person households, prefectural capital cities)

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