Japan: Market for Brooms, Brushes, And Mops 2024

Market Size for Brooms, Brushes, And Mops in Japan

The Japanese broom, brush, and mop market rose markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Brooms, Brushes, And Mops in Japan

In value terms, broom, brush, and mop production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 40%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Brooms, Brushes, And Mops

Exports from Japan

Broom, brush, and mop exports from Japan fell to X units in 2022, waning by -7.5% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, broom, brush, and mop exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X units) was the main destination for broom, brush, and mop exports from Japan, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, broom, brush, and mop exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), fourfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +13.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+7.4% per year) and Germany (+26.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for brooms, brushes, and mops exports from Japan, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+1.6% per year) and South Korea (+2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average broom, brush, and mop export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -10.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Brooms, Brushes, And Mops

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of brooms, brushes, and mops imported into Japan rose to X units, increasing by 3.3% against 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 22%. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, broom, brush, and mop imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of broom, brush, and mop to Japan, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, broom, brush, and mop imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X units), with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.0% per year) and Thailand (-3.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of brooms, brushes, and mops to Japan, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.0% per year) and Thailand (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average broom, brush, and mop import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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