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Japan: Magnetic Card Market 2025

Magnetic Card Market Size in Japan

After two years of decline, the Japanese magnetic card market increased by 25% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Magnetic Card Production in Japan

In value terms, magnetic card production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Magnetic Card Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, overseas shipments of cards incorporating a magnetic stripe were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a sharp slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, magnetic card exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 239%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for magnetic card exports from Japan, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, magnetic card exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X units), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at -29.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-33.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+4.1% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for cards incorporating a magnetic stripe exports from Japan, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +21.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-14.7% per year) and the United States (-30.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average magnetic card export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -38.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 the Philippines (+28.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Magnetic Card Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, purchases abroad of cards incorporating a magnetic stripe decreased by -59.6% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, magnetic card imports fell notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), Vietnam (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of magnetic card imports to Japan, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +21.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest magnetic card suppliers to Japan were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 88% of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +26.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average magnetic card import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of magnetic card consumption in 2020 were China, the United States and Spain, together comprising 35% of global consumption.
China remains the largest magnetic card producing country worldwide, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, magnetic card production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 10% share.
In value terms, the largest magnetic card suppliers to Japan were China, Taiwan Chinese) and the United States, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 22%.
In value terms, the Philippines remains the key foreign market for magnetic card exports from Japan, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan Chinese), with a 10% share.
The average magnetic card export price stood at $0.3 per unit in 2020, jumping by 16% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average magnetic card import price amounted to $0.2 per unit, declining by -33.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the magnetic card 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.

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  • Prodcom 26801400 - Cards incorporating a magnetic stripe

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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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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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  5. 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
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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