Japan: Band Saw Blade Market 2025

Band Saw Blade Market Size in Japan

The Japanese band saw blade market rose significantly to $X in 2021, surging by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Band saw blade consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Band Saw Blade Production in Japan

In value terms, band saw blade production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 33%. Band saw blade production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Band Saw Blade Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, shipments abroad of band saw blades was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, band saw blade exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons), India (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of band saw blade exports from Japan, together comprising 53% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), China, Brazil, Indonesia and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for band saw blade exported from Japan were South Korea ($X), India ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a combined 52% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, China, Brazil, Indonesia and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +9.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average band saw blade export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 7.5%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Band Saw Blade Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, purchases abroad of band saw blades decreased by -1.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, band saw blade imports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of band saw blade imports to Japan, with a combined 84% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Belarus, the UK and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +64.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest band saw blade suppliers to Japan were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports. China, Belarus, the UK and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

China, with a CAGR of +51.5%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average band saw blade import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 8.7% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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