Japan: Bedspread Market 2025

Bedspread Market Size in Japan

The Japanese bedspread market rose markedly to $X in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Bedspread Production in Japan

In value terms, bedspread production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 43%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Bedspread Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, the amount of bedspreads (excluding eiderdowns) exported from Japan declined sharply to X units, which is down by -31.8% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 1,870% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bedspread exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 220%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X units) was the main destination for bedspread exports from Japan, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, bedspread exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iceland (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X units), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea totaled -16.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (0.0% per year) and China (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Iceland ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for bedspread exported from Japan worldwide, together comprising 97% of total exports. Myanmar and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.7%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +57.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average bedspread export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 141% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 186%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guam (+26.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bedspread Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, the amount of bedspreads (excluding eiderdowns) imported into Japan surged to X units, rising by 26% on 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -29.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bedspread imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X units) constituted the largest supplier of bedspread to Japan, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, bedspread imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X units), with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-10.5% per year) and Spain (+27.0% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bedspreads (excluding eiderdowns) to Japan, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-12.3% per year) and Spain (+9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bedspread import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Portugal ($X per unit), while the price for Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform