Japan: Market for Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows 2024

Market Size for Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows in Japan

The Japanese aluminium window and door market fell rapidly to $X in 2021, declining by -22.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows in Japan

In value terms, aluminium window and door production reduced sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows

Exports from Japan

In 2021, overseas shipments of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows increased by 16% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 56%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium window and door exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tons) was the main destination for aluminium window and door exports from Japan, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminium window and door exports to the Philippines exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Philippines amounted to -2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-18.8% per year) and China (-28.4% per year).

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows exports from Japan, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Philippines amounted to +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-26.4% per year) and China (-19.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average aluminium window and door export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 19%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 China (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows

Imports into Japan

In 2021, overseas purchases of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium window and door imports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest aluminium window and door supplier to Japan, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminium window and door imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand was relatively modest.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows to Japan, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average aluminium window and door import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 5.8%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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