Forming Price and Market of Fruit Tree Pollen in Japan: Based on the Cases of Pollen Collection and Distribution in Fruit Producing Areas

Climate change and associated disasters hinder the procurement of fruit tree pollen. To date, domestically produced pollen has not been sold in Japan, which necessitates determining the price of pollen and establishing a distribution system. To contribute to the stable distribution of domestically produced fruit tree pollen, this study explored the actual status of pollen distribution, examined price-determining factors, and proposed a market distribution model. The results indicated that the price of imported pollen determines the price of domestically produced pollen. Additionally, pollen condition, germination rate, year of collection, and place of production could be price-determining factors. The findings suggest that in Japan, it is optimal to establish a distribution system based on the production area.