Sushi restaurants are dining establishments specializing in the preparation and serving of sushi, traditional Japanese cuisine featuring vinegared rice paired with seafood, vegetables and other ingredients. The primary purpose of sushi restaurants is to deliver fresh, high-quality sushi and Japanese-inspired meals in a setting that balances culinary artistry, food safety and cultural authenticity.
The sushi restaurants market consists of sales by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) of sushi restaurants services that serve a wide range of customers including everyday diners, office workers, food tourists and connoisseurs seeking a high-end culinary experience. The market also consists of take outs of sushi. They operate across various dayparts, lunchtime for quick meals, evenings for social and fine dining and weekends for leisurely gatherings or celebrations.
The global sushi restaurants market was valued at $12,533.66 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 4.00%.
Increase In Consumption Of Seafood
During the historic period, the sushi restaurants market was mainly driven by the increase in consumption of seafood. Rising health awareness among consumers led to a greater appreciation for seafood's nutritional benefits, such as being high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. This growing demand encouraged more people to dine at sushi establishments, boosting the overall market. Additionally, rapid urbanization and globalization made sushi more accessible and popular beyond its traditional origins, appealing to a broader demographic. The combination of a health-conscious population and the expanding culinary influence contributed significantly to the proliferation of sushi restaurants around the globe. For instance, in June 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN), a specialized agency within the UN, stated that, the fisheries and aquaculture production in 2022 surged to 223.2 million tons, a 4.4 percent increase from the year 2020. Production comprised 185.4 million tons of aquatic animals and 37.8 million tons of algae. Therefore, the sushi restaurant market was mainly driven by the increase in consumption of seafood.
Increase In Consumption Of Seafood
During the historic period, the sushi restaurants market was mainly driven by the increase in consumption of seafood. Rising health awareness among consumers led to a greater appreciation for seafood's nutritional benefits, such as being high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. This growing demand encouraged more people to dine at sushi establishments, boosting the overall market. Additionally, rapid urbanization and globalization made sushi more accessible and popular beyond its traditional origins, appealing to a broader demographic. The combination of a health-conscious population and the expanding culinary influence contributed significantly to the proliferation of sushi restaurants around the globe. For instance, in June 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN), a specialized agency within the UN, stated that, the fisheries and aquaculture production in 2022 surged to 223.2 million tons, a 4.4 percent increase from the year 2020. Production comprised 185.4 million tons of aquatic animals and 37.8 million tons of algae. Therefore, the sushi restaurant market was mainly driven by the increase in consumption of seafood.
The global sushi restaurants market is concentrated, with large players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 46.49% of the total market in 2024.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider sushi restaurants market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction and Market Characteristics - Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by type, by restaurant size, by consumer preferences, by application and by end-user.
- Key Trends - Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework- Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Global Market Size And Growth - Global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods
- Regional And Country Analysis - Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by type, by restaurant size, by consumer preferences, by application and by end-user in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size and Growth- Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies- Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers and Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market is covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for sushi restaurants market providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups next five years.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Type: Single Sushi Restaurant; Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurant
- 2) By Restaurant Size: Small And Medium Sushi Bars; Large Scale Restaurants; Boutique Sushi Cafes; Five Dining
- 3) By Consumer Presence: Dine-In; Takeaway; Delivery
- 4) By Application: Local Market; International Chain Market
- 5) By End-User: Residential; Commercial
- Companies Mentioned: Food & Life Companies Ltd. (formerly Sushiro Global Holdings Ltd); Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd. (Hamazushi Co. Ltd.); Kura Sushi, Inc.; COLOWIDE CO., LTD (Kappa Create Co., Ltd. (Kappa Sushi)); Genki Sushi Co. Ltd.
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; 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; sushi restaurants indicators comparison.
- 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.