Japan - Unvulcanized Rubber - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Japan Unvulcanized Rubber Exports
In October 2023, unvulcanized rubber exports from Japan fell to 4.2K tons, declining by -9.1% on September 2023 figures. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 with an increase of 35% m-o-m.
In value terms, unvulcanized rubber exports amounted to $31M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 with an increase of 44% m-o-m.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Unvulcanized Rubber in Japan (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | |
| China | 10.1 | 10.1 | 11.4 | 2.9 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 6.2 | 8.6 |
| United States | 3.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Germany | 2.2 | 2.1 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Vietnam | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Philippines | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Thailand | 2.8 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 1.5 |
| Mexico | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Others | 7.3 | 6.8 | 8.8 | 5.2 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 7.0 | 5.9 | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Total | 32.0 | 30.1 | 38.3 | 21.0 | 30.3 | 31.3 | 26.6 | 23.8 | 30.2 | 32.8 | 28.0 | 29.5 | 30.6 |
Exports by Country
China (1.1K tons), the United States (945 tons) and Vietnam (394 tons) were the main destinations of unvulcanized rubber exports from Japan, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Germany, the Philippines, Thailand and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($8.6M) remains the key foreign market for unvulcanized rubber exports from Japan, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($4.2M), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to China totaled -1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the United States (+1.7% per month) and Germany (+5.1% per month).
Exports by Type
Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (3.5K tons) was the largest type of unvulcanized rubber exported from Japan, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip exceeded the volume of the second product type, plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (745 tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by rubber (1.5 tons), with less than 0.1% share.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (-1.6% per month) and rubber (-9.7% per month).
In value terms, the most traded types of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof in Japan were compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip ($18M), plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber ($12M) and rubber ($72K), with a combined 100% share of total exports.
Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with a CAGR of -0.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced a decline.
Export Prices by Country
In October 2023, the unvulcanized rubber price amounted to $7,228 per ton (FOB, Japan), surging by 14% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $8,146 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to October 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($12,595 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($3,954 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unvulcanized rubber 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 22192013 - Rubber compounded with carbon black or silica, unvulcanised
- Prodcom 22192019 - Other compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- Prodcom 22192030 - Forms and articles of unvulcanised rubber (including rods, t ubes, profile shapes, discs and rings) (excluding camel-back, s trips for retreading tyres)
- Prodcom 22192050 - Vulcanised rubber thread and cord
- Prodcom 22192070 - Plates, sheets and strip of vulcanised rubber
- Prodcom 22192083 - Extruded rods and profile shapes of cellular vulcanised rubber
- Prodcom 22192085 - Plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber
- Prodcom 22192087 - Extruded solid rubber rods and profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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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
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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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
