Number of local wholesale markets in Japan FY 2013-2021

905 local wholesale markets were operating in Japan at the end of fiscal year 2021, representing the second time in the observed period that the number dropped below one thousand. Local wholesale markets refer to wholesale markets operating with the approval of prefectural governors in Japan. They can be established by prefectural governments, municipalities, and private businesses among others.

截至2021财年年末，日本共有905个地方批发市场在运营，这标志着在观测期内该数量第二次降至一千以下。地方批发市场是指在日本，经都道府县知事批准而运营的批发市场。此类市场可由都道府县、市镇村以及私人企业等设立。