Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market — First Market: physical wholesale market in Kyoto
Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market’s First Market is the municipal complex for fruit, vegetables and fish. Kyoto, Japan.
AGR-132 · Physical wholesale market · Kyoto, Japan · JPY
Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market’s First Market is the municipal complex for fruit, vegetables and fish. A city statistical overview reports approximately 217,000 tonnes of produce and 23,000 tonnes of fish for fiscal year 2023. As of 1 April 2024, it records 133 intermediate wholesalers: 64 in produce and 69 in fish. The volume figures are rounded and do not describe calendar year 2026.
The market is relevant to customers seeking both standard produce and vegetables associated with Kyoto’s regional cuisine. Before purchasing, establish whether the intended route is through a primary wholesaler, an intermediary or another permitted trading arrangement. Market participant Kyoka publishes information on vegetables, fruit and separate Kyoto and Ōmi vegetable groups. A regional category name does not remove the need to check the actual origin and specification of the lot offered. A seller’s identity and the product’s origin are separate pieces of information.
The verified Kyoka vegetable bulletin included tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, cabbage, broccoli, shiitake and matsutake mushrooms. It identifies origin, package weight and price levels in yen. The inspected bulletin was dated 27 October 2026. Different rows use different quantities, including 0.1 kg, 5 kg and 10 kg packs. Before comparing values, convert them to a common weight and check that the quality specifications are comparable. A high price for a small specialist pack is not directly comparable with a bulk commodity quotation.
Municipal statistics provide a separate source for the scale of activity. Keeping these sources distinct allows users to benefit from available information without attributing broader coverage to a bulletin than the evidence supports.
A supplier should agree receipt, grading, labelling and settlement with the relevant trading company. Local and imported consignments may need different operational arrangements, which should be confirmed before dispatch. Kyoka published notices of changed vehicle routes from 22 September 2026 in connection with a new section of the produce building; drivers should check the latest access plan. Buyers should coordinate stock reservations and transport, since a delayed collection can reduce quality despite an attractive purchase price. A clear collection reference and receiving contact are useful safeguards against avoidable confusion at a busy wholesale site.
What is priced: Fruit, Vegetables and potatoes, Fish and seafood, Honey, hops, tobacco and other speciality crops
Where to find the prices
Sources
- www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp — City market statistics
- kyoka.co.jp — Market participant
- kyoka.co.jp — Vegetable prices
- city.kyoto.lg.jp — City annual statistics
All agricultural exchanges, markets and price sources
