{"id":56382,"date":"2026-08-26T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T01:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yui-jen.com\/?p=56382"},"modified":"2026-08-25T10:08:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T02:08:00","slug":"chapter-09","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yui-jen.com\/en\/chapter-09\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 09 Inside the Global Matcha Shortage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chapter 09 Inside the Global Matcha Shortage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Global matcha demand is booming while Japanese supply shrinks, driving up prices and quality risks for F&B brands.<\/p>\n

YUIJEN\u2019s “Stable Supply \u00d7 Dual-Formula Strategy” guarantees color and flavor consistency\u2014unaffected by crop volatility.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49Request free samples & custom formulations\uff01\u2192 https:\/\/linktr.ee\/yuijen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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01 \/ Why is Matcha in Short Supply\uff1f The Market Reality<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\ufe0f\u20e3Per MAFF’s “Outlook on Japanese Tea”<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan\u2019s tea farmland shrank ~16% and total output fell ~19% (2004\u20132019).<\/p>\n

Key regions (Shizuoka, Fukuoka) face extreme weather, aging soil, and labor shortages.<\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0fClimate change + crop instability = recurring supply crises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2\ufe0f\u20e3Market CAGR at 7.9%: Demand Far Outstrips Supply<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to Grand View Research’s “2024 Matcha Market Report”<\/a> and MarketWatch<\/a>‘s industry report:<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcc82023 Market: $4.3B<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcc82030 Projected: $7.43B<\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0fBeverage demand grows 10\u201312% annually, outpacing raw crop growth.<\/p>\n

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3\ufe0f\u20e3Annual Taiwan Demand: 800\u20131,000 Tons(Estimated)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Taiwan imports 800\u20131,000 tons of Japanese tea powder yearly (~70% of Japan\u2019s exports to Taiwan).<\/p>\n

Late frosts and heavy rain in 2023\u20132024 drove premium prices up 12\u201318%.<\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0fOrigin supply disruption directly threatens Taiwanese food manufacturers.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc2019 Japan Export: ~5,108 tons; Taiwan imported 27% (~1,379 tons, #2 global buyer).<\/p>\n

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02 \/ Three Major Pain Points for Brands: Recipe, Color & Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inconsistent raw matcha alters color and aroma, directly ruining final product quality across drinks, desserts, and baked goods.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc Pain Point 1: Unstable Color (Grayish\/Yellowish)<\/strong>
\nRuins visual appeal for drinks, cakes, cookies, and ice cream.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc Pain Point 2: Wide Flavor Variations<\/strong>
\nSeasonal batch discrepancies disrupt fixed recipes.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc Pain Point 3: Uncontrollable Costs<\/strong>
\nShortages drive up sourcing costs and lead times.<\/p>\n

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03 \/ The Solution: “Matcha Powder \u00d7 Flavor Powder” Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pair Matcha (for tea taste) with Matcha Flavor Powder (for color & aroma).<\/p>\n

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YUIJEN Customizable Flavor:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2705 Custom Colors:<\/strong> Light, dark, or vibrant green\u2014boosts visual appeal by 20\u201340%.
\n\u2705 Custom Aromas:<\/strong> Umami or bold tea notes for drinks, bakery, and desserts.
\n\u2705 10\u201330% Cost Savings:<\/strong> Cut raw material overhead during shortages.
\n\u2705 Guaranteed Supply:<\/strong> Dedicated production lines insulated from crop fluctuations.<\/p>\n

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04 \/ Matcha flavored powder: Fast, Safe & Sustainable<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc1. Flavor Boosting & Base Preservation<\/strong>
\nPreserves authentic tea taste while guaranteeing stable color and aroma.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc2. B2B commercial<\/strong>
\nSeamlessly plug-and-play across factories, beverage chains, premixes, and bakeries.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc3. Instant Crisis Response<\/strong>
\nPrevents recipe overhauls to keep new launches and seasonal plans strictly on schedule.<\/p>\n

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\u2728 Supply crises are risks, but also opportunities to upgrade your supply chain<\/strong><\/p>\n

When origin supply fails, a partner with custom formulation capabilities keeps your brand growing\uff01<\/p>\n

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YUIJEN B2B Services:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2705 Custom Color Matching<\/strong>
\n\u2705 Custom Flavor Matching<\/strong>
\n\u2705 Dedicated Lines & Stable Long-Term Supply<\/strong>
\n\u2705 Turnkey Application Formulas<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Contact us for custom matcha alternatives\uff01\u2192 https:\/\/linktr.ee\/yuijen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tel.\uff5c+886-6 2738336<\/p>\n

Email\uff5csales@yuijen.com<\/p>\n

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Chapter 09 Inside the Global Matcha Shortage Global matcha demand is booming while Japanese supply shrinks, driving up prices and quality risks for F&B brands. YUIJEN\u2019s “Stable Supply \u00d7 Dual-Formula Strategy” guarantees color and flavor consistency\u2014unaffected by crop volatility. \ud83d\udc49Request free samples & custom formulations\uff01\u2192 https:\/\/linktr.ee\/yuijen ——————————————— 01 \/ Why is Matcha in Short Supply\uff1f […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":56385,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[138],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-56382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t