In 2021, approximately 51.5 thousand metric tons of lotus roots were produced in Japan, the lowest amount of the past decade. The highest lotus root production of the last ten years was achieved in 2013 when numbers peaked at around 63.5 thousand tons. In Japanese cuisine, lotus roots are commonly served in nimono dishes (boiled and seasoned vegetables) or as tempura.
Production volume of lotus roots in Japan from 2012 to 2021
(in 1,000 metric tons)
*Figures are estimates based on surveys covering major producing prefectures. Figures prior to 2017 come from previous reporting. Source does not state exact date, only month of release. Values have been rounded.
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MAFF. (February 1, 2024). Production volume of lotus roots in Japan from 2012 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/946978/japan-lotus-root-production-volume/
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