Peanuts from Chiba
The area of peanut cultivation in Japan peaked at 66,500 hectares in 1965, but has gradually decreased due to the influence of imports and other factors, to 6,330 hectares in 2019. Currently, 90% of peanuts distributed in Japan are imported, and only about 10% are domestically produced.
About 80% of domestically produced peanuts are produced in Chiba Prefecture.
Chiba Prefecture peanuts, which are slowly dried naturally in the fields, have gained strong support from consumers for their good taste.
国内での落花生作付面積は、ピークであった昭和40年には66,500ヘクタールありましたが、輸入などの影響で徐々に減少し、令和元年には6,330ヘクタールとなりました。現在、国内の落花生流通量は、全体の9割が外国産で、国内産は約1割程度となっています。
国内産の約8割が千葉県で生産されています。
畑でゆっくりと自然乾燥された千葉県産落花生は、味の良さで消費者の強い支持を得ています。
Peanuts from Chiba
The area of peanut cultivation in Japan peaked at 66,500 hectares in 1965, but has gradually decreased due to the influence of imports and other factors, to 6,330 hectares in 2019. Currently, 90% of peanuts distributed in Japan are imported, and only about 10% are domestically produced.
About 80% of domestically produced peanuts are produced in Chiba Prefecture.
Chiba Prefecture peanuts, which are slowly dried naturally in the fields, have gained strong support from consumers for their good taste.