Japan - Cotton Yarn - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingIn 2023, Japan's Import of Cotton Yarn Drops by 31% to Hit $182 Million
Japan Cotton Yarn Imports
In 2023, cotton yarn imports into Japan dropped dramatically to 40K tons, declining by -15.9% compared with the previous year. In general, imports showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 63K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, cotton yarn imports contracted remarkably to $182M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 39%. Imports peaked at $298M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Cotton Yarn in Japan (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Indonesia | 82.0 | 84.9 | 69.3 | 67.9 | 60.2 | 60.7 | 49.3 | 34.4 | 51.5 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| India | 52.8 | 62.0 | 46.8 | 45.8 | 45.1 | 48.6 | 47.9 | 31.7 | 48.4 | 61.5 | 40.9 |
| Vietnam | 3.2 | 6.1 | 10.7 | 17.4 | 23.8 | 26.3 | 27.0 | 23.7 | 28.9 | 40.6 | 32.7 |
| Pakistan | 37.4 | 36.2 | 31.4 | 30.9 | 29.7 | 37.3 | 25.5 | 20.2 | 28.1 | 42.5 | 27.6 |
| China | 48.7 | 46.2 | 35.7 | 34.3 | 31.7 | 29.8 | 26.1 | 19.2 | 24.1 | 29.3 | 16.8 |
| Thailand | 29.0 | 37.4 | 27.8 | 23.2 | 21.0 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 11.8 | 15.2 | 21.5 | 14.7 |
| South Korea | 8.8 | 10.8 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Others | 12.3 | 14.1 | 14.5 | 13.0 | 11.9 | 11.0 | 10.6 | 7.6 | 11.3 | 10.7 | 7.9 |
| Total | 274 | 298 | 244 | 240 | 226 | 231 | 203 | 149 | 208 | 265 | 182 |
Imports by Country
Indonesia (11K tons), Vietnam (9K tons) and Pakistan (8.2K tons) were the main suppliers of cotton yarn imports to Japan, together accounting for 71% of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +27.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, Indonesia ($41M), India ($41M) and Vietnam ($33M) appeared to be the largest cotton yarn suppliers to Japan, together accounting for 63% of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +26.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Imports by Type
In 2023, cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale (37K tons) was the main type of cotton yarn supplied to Japan, with a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale (2.4K tons), more than tenfold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale imports totaled -3.6%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale (-3.7% per year) and cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale (+1.4% per year).
In value terms, cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale ($165M) constituted the largest type of cotton yarn supplied to Japan, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale ($12M), with a 6.8% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the cotton yarn price amounted to $4,575 per ton (CIF, Japan), declining by -18.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $5,600 per ton, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($6,936 per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($3,380 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton yarn market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 13106160 - Cotton yarn, p.r.s. (excluding sewing thread)
- Prodcom 131061Z1 - Cotton yarn of uncombed fibres, n.p.r.s.
- Prodcom 131061Z2 - Cotton yarn of combed fibres, n.p.r.s.
- Prodcom 13106132 - Yarn of uncombed cotton, n.p.r.s., for woven fabrics (excluding for carpets and floor coverings)
- Prodcom 13106133 - Yarn of uncombed cotton, n.p.r.s., for knitted fabrics and hosiery
- Prodcom 13106135 - Yarn of uncombed cotton, n.p.r.s., for other uses (including carpets and floor coverings)
- Prodcom 13106152 - Yarn of combed cotton, n.p.r.s., for woven fabrics (excluding for carpets and floor coverings)
- Prodcom 13106153 - Yarn of combed cotton, n.p.r.s., for knitted fabrics and hosiery
- Prodcom 13106155 - Yarn of combed cotton, n.p.r.s., for other uses (including carpets and floor coverings)
Country coverage:
- Japan
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
