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Japan - Cotton Yarn - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Nov 30, 2023

September 2023 Sees Japan's Cotton Yarn Imports Plummet to $13M

Japan Cotton Yarn Imports

In September 2023, overseas purchases of cotton yarn decreased by -17.7% to 3.1K tons for the first time since May 2023, thus ending a three-month rising trend. In general, imports showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when imports increased by 25% m-o-m.

In value terms, cotton yarn imports declined rapidly to $13M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 with an increase of 14% against the previous month.Japan Cotton Yarn Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Cotton Yarn in Japan (million USD)
Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023
India5.94.93.75.04.74.03.24.33.93.03.13.23.0
Indonesia3.75.04.54.03.32.93.24.22.53.53.93.62.9
Vietnam3.52.93.62.82.91.42.72.82.92.62.83.42.4
Pakistan4.52.43.54.22.12.61.82.11.62.72.72.92.2
Thailand1.92.02.31.71.61.31.41.41.11.31.41.01.2
China1.51.82.31.52.11.01.41.51.41.51.41.10.9
Others0.60.60.60.90.40.71.20.70.50.71.10.60.5
Total21.619.620.520.117.113.914.917.013.915.316.315.813.1

Imports by Country

Indonesia (837 tons), Pakistan (721 tons) and Vietnam (686 tons) were the main suppliers of cotton yarn imports to Japan, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +0.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, India ($3M), Indonesia ($2.9M) and Vietnam ($2.4M) constituted the largest cotton yarn suppliers to Japan, together comprising 64% of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of -1.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Imports by Type

In September 2023, cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale (2.9K tons) was the main type of cotton yarn supplied to Japan, accounting for a 94% 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 (183 tons), more than tenfold.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale totaled -1.5%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly 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 (-2.2% per month) and cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale (+1.6% per month).

In value terms, cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale ($12M) constituted the largest type of cotton yarn supplied to Japan, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale ($848K), with a 6.5% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In September 2023, the cotton yarn price amounted to $4,183 per ton (CIF, Japan), stabilizing at the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2023 an increase of 2.9% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $5,706 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($6,687 per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($3,028 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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