*According to the source, figures are estimated based on a survey which covers major producing prefectures.
Figures prior to 2016 come from previous reporting.
Source does not state exact date, only month of release.
Values have been rounded.
In 2020, the production volume of red beans, also known as azuki beans, amounted to almost 52 thousand metric tons. The highest red bean production of the decade was achieved in 2014 at close to 77 thousand tons.
The most common usage for azuki beans is red bean paste, also known as anko, which serves as filling for a variety of traditional Japanese pastries and desserts.
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MAFF. (February 1, 2023). Production volume of red beans (azuki) in Japan from 2011 to 2020 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/750878/japan-azuki-beans-production-volume/
MAFF. "Production volume of red beans (azuki) in Japan from 2011 to 2020 (in 1,000 metric tons)." Chart. February 1, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/750878/japan-azuki-beans-production-volume/
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