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Japan - Gauze (Excluding Medical Gauze) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Japan - Gauze (Excluding Medical Gauze) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Nov 12, 2023

Sharp Decline in Japan's July 2023 Gauze Export, Totalling $282K

Japan Gauze Exports

In July 2023, exports of gauze (excluding medical gauze) from Japan dropped significantly to 55K square meters, reducing by -74.9% against the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 with an increase of 300% m-o-m. The exports peaked at 306K square meters in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to July 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gauze exports shrank dramatically to $282K (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when exports increased by 217% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 1.1M square meters in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to July 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.Japan Gauze Exports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Gauze in Japan (thousand USD)
Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023
Saudi Arabia14323272.684.1315194N/A14436814672.515773.4
Indonesia29.439.116.720.016.817.124.521.623.432.417.120.517.3
United Arab Emirates207N/A17.19.410.1N/A29.4N/A144N/AN/AN/A4.6
Sudan342199457386240234N/A312321206N/A342N/A
Others16026020484.4113203204339246166237179187
Total8827307685846956472588171,102551326698282

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (16K square meters), the United Arab Emirates (12K square meters) and Indonesia (11K square meters) were the main destinations of gauze exports from Japan, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of -5.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($73K) emerged as the key foreign market for gauze exports from Japan, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($17K), with a 6.1% share of total exports.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to -5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-4.3% per month) and the United Arab Emirates (-27.2% per month).

Export Prices by Country

In July 2023, the gauze price amounted to $5.1 per square meter (FOB, Japan), picking up by 61% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated pronounced growth from July 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.3% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, gauze export price increased by +60.8% against June 2023 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($14.1 per square meter), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($392 per thousand square meters) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the gauze 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 13204400 - Gauze (excluding medical gauze, narrow woven fabrics)

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. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    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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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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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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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    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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