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Japan - Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (Abs) Copolymers in Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Japan: Abs Copolymers Market 2024

Abs Copolymers Market Size in Japan

The Japanese ABS copolymers market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Abs Copolymers Production in Japan

In value terms, ABS copolymers production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 73%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Abs Copolymers Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms, when their volume increased by 26% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild decrease. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ABS copolymers exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for ABS copolymers exports from Japan, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, ABS copolymers exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), sixfold. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (-2.9% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-12.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms exports from Japan, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-12.8% per year) and Thailand (-6.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ABS copolymers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Abs Copolymers Imports

Imports into Japan

For the third year in a row, Japan recorded decline in purchases abroad of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms, which decreased by -1.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ABS copolymers imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of ABS copolymers imports to Japan, together comprising 95% of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand and China, which together accounted for a further 4.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest ABS copolymers suppliers to Japan were South Korea ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together comprising 94% of total imports. Thailand and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.2%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +6.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average ABS copolymers import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of abs copolymers consumption in 2020 were China, Taiwan Chinese) and the United States, together accounting for 48% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Malaysia, Vietnam, Germany, Turkey, South Korea and Iran, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of abs copolymers production in 2020 were South Korea, Taiwan Chinese) and the United States, with a combined 49% share of global production. Belgium, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Mexico, Iran, Thailand and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

What are the leading suppliers of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms to Japan?

In value terms, South Korea, Taiwan Chinese) and Thailand appeared to be the largest abs copolymers suppliers to Japan, together comprising 85% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms from Japan?

In value terms, China remains the key foreign market for abs copolymers exports from Japan, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR, with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms in Japan?

The average abs copolymers export price stood at $1,912 per ton in 2020, shrinking by -13.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms in Japan?

The average abs copolymers import price stood at $1,570 per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -11.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the abs copolymers 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 20162070 - Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary forms

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Japan

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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

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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