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Japan Glass Closure Imports
Glass closure imports into Japan soared to 150 tons in November 2023, with an increase of 17% on the previous month's figure. Overall, total imports indicated measured growth from November 2022 to November 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.8% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on November 2023 figures, imports decreased by -8.3% against September 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2023 with an increase of 48% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 163 tons. From October 2023 to November 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, glass closure imports declined to $653K (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. In general, total imports indicated a modest expansion from November 2022 to November 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on November 2023 figures, imports decreased by -25.4% against September 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2023 with an increase of 58% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $876K. From October 2023 to November 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Glass Closure in Japan (thousand USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | |
| China | 425 | 350 | 519 | 296 | 381 | 460 | 372 | 352 | 465 | 416 | 717 | 506 | 557 |
| France | 77.5 | 42.0 | 45.8 | 54.5 | 48.1 | 61.1 | 139 | 75.1 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 22.8 | 3.6 | 4.9 |
| Others | 35.1 | 46.4 | 55.1 | 17.2 | 18.5 | 55.8 | 5.0 | 29.2 | 155 | 138 | 136 | 182 | 91.8 |
| Total | 537 | 438 | 619 | 367 | 448 | 577 | 515 | 457 | 624 | 556 | 876 | 693 | 653 |
Imports by Country
In November 2023, China (142 tons) was the main glass closure supplier to Japan, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by France (94 kg), with a 0.1% share of total imports.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China stood at +3.0%.
In value terms, China ($557K) constituted the largest supplier of glass closure to Japan, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($4.9K), with a 0.7% share of total imports.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China stood at +2.3%.
Import Prices by Country
In November 2023, the glass closure price amounted to $4,367 per ton (CIF, Japan), declining by -19.3% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 14% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $5,408 per ton in October 2023, and then contracted notably in the following month.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($51,899 per ton), while the price for China ($3,917 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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- Prodcom 23131110 - Glass preserving jars, stoppers, lids and other closures (including stoppers and closures of any material presented with the containers for which they are intended)
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
