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Wagyu Beef Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20808337

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Wagyu Beef Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses wagyu beef market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for wagyu beef ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The wagyu beef market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Wagyu And Kobe; Crossbreeding; 100% Fullblood Wagyu

2) By Distribution Channel: Online Stores; Retail Stores

3) By Application: Direct Human Consumption; Foodservice and HoReCa Use; Processed and Value-Added Wagyu

Subsegments:

1) By Wagyu And Kobe: Kobe Beef; Matsusaka Beef; Ohmi Beef; Other Regional Wagyu Varieties

2) By Crossbreeding: Wagyu-Angus Cross; Wagyu-Holstein Cross; Wagyu-Hereford Cross

3) By 100% Fullblood Wagyu: Japanese Black (Kuroge Washu); Japanese Brown (Akage Washu); Japanese Polled (Mukaku Washu); Japanese Shorthorn (Nihon Tankaku Washu)

Companies Mentioned: Starzen Company Ltd.; Itoham Foods Inc.; Stanbroke; Australian Agricultural Company; West Coast Prime Meats; Masami Foods; Broadleaf; DeBragga & Spitler Inc.; Middle East Fuji L.L.C.; Westholme; Mishima Reserve; The Dorset Meat Company; Jack's Creek; Black Hawk Farms; Chicago Steak Company; Holy Grail Steak Co.; KC Cattle Company; Lone Mountain Cattle Company; Nebraska Star Beef; Rangers Valley; Sher Wagyu; Snake River Farms; Tajimaya UK ltd.; Morgan Ranch LLC; DrybagSteak LLC; Blackmore Wagyu; Darling Downs Wagyu; Toriyama Umami Wagyu

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Wagyu Beef Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Wagyu Beef Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Wagyu Beef Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Wagyu Beef Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech And Circular Economy
4.1.2 Biotechnology, Genomics And Precision Medicine
4.1.3 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data And Cybersecurity
4.1.4 Industry 4.0 And Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.5 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure And Connected Ecosystems
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Demand For Premium And Authentic Wagyu Beef
4.2.2 Rising Popularity Of Crossbred Wagyu Varieties
4.2.3 Expansion Of High-End Foodservice Consumption
4.2.4 Growing Traceability And Origin Certification Focus
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Ethical Cattle Rearing Practices
5. Wagyu Beef Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Fine Dining Restaurants
5.2 Premium Meat Retailers
5.3 Luxury Hotels
5.4 Gourmet Food Distributors
5.5 Direct-To-Consumer Meat Brands
6. Wagyu Beef Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Wagyu Beef Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Wagyu Beef PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Wagyu Beef Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Wagyu Beef Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Wagyu Beef Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Wagyu Beef Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Wagyu Beef Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Wagyu And Kobe, Crossbreeding, 100% Fullblood Wagyu
9.2. Global Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Online Stores, Retail Stores
9.3. Global Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Direct Human Consumption, Foodservice and HoReCa Use, Processed and Value-Added Wagyu
9.4. Global Wagyu Beef Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Wagyu And Kobe, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Kobe Beef, Matsusaka Beef, Ohmi Beef, Other Regional Wagyu Varieties
9.5. Global Wagyu Beef Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Crossbreeding, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Wagyu-Angus Cross, Wagyu-Holstein Cross, Wagyu-Hereford Cross
9.6. Global Wagyu Beef Market, Sub-Segmentation Of 100% Fullblood Wagyu, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Japanese Black (Kuroge Washu), Japanese Brown (Akage Washu), Japanese Polled (Mukaku Washu), Japanese Shorthorn (Nihon Tankaku Washu)
10. Wagyu Beef Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Wagyu Beef Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Wagyu Beef Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Wagyu Beef Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Wagyu Beef Market
12.1. China Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Wagyu Beef Market
13.1. India Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Wagyu Beef Market
14.1. Japan Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Wagyu Beef Market
15.1. Australia Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Wagyu Beef Market
16.1. Indonesia Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Wagyu Beef Market
17.1. South Korea Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Wagyu Beef Market
18.1. Taiwan Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Wagyu Beef Market
19.1. South East Asia Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Wagyu Beef Market
20.1. Western Europe Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Wagyu Beef Market
21.1. UK Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Wagyu Beef Market
22.1. Germany Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Wagyu Beef Market
23.1. France Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Wagyu Beef Market
24.1. Italy Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Wagyu Beef Market
25.1. Spain Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Wagyu Beef Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Wagyu Beef Market
27.1. Russia Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Wagyu Beef Market
28.1. North America Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Wagyu Beef Market
29.1. USA Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Wagyu Beef Market
30.1. Canada Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Wagyu Beef Market
31.1. South America Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Wagyu Beef Market
32.1. Brazil Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Wagyu Beef Market
33.1. Middle East Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Wagyu Beef Market
34.1. Africa Wagyu Beef Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Wagyu Beef Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Wagyu Beef Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Wagyu Beef Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Wagyu Beef Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Wagyu Beef Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Wagyu Beef Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Starzen Company Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Itoham Foods Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Stanbroke Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Australian Agricultural Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. West Coast Prime Meats Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Wagyu Beef Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Masami Foods, Broadleaf, DeBragga & Spitler Inc., Middle East Fuji L.L.C., Westholme, Mishima Reserve, The Dorset Meat Company, Jack's Creek, Black Hawk Farms, Chicago Steak Company, Holy Grail Steak Co., KC Cattle Company, Lone Mountain Cattle Company, Nebraska Star Beef, Rangers Valley
38. Global Wagyu Beef Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Wagyu Beef Market
40. Wagyu Beef Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Wagyu Beef Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Wagyu Beef Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Wagyu Beef Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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