Japan: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Japan

The Japanese market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses shrank slightly to $X in 2022, falling by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Japan

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 33%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports from Japan

Exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Japan shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by -18.1% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -35.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 32%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +16.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Japan, together accounting for 49% of total exports. Thailand, South Korea, India, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, Vietnam, Germany, Singapore and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of +17.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exported from Japan were the United States ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 54% share of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, Thailand, Germany, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Singapore, with a CAGR of +13.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) 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 (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses imported into Japan declined markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -15.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Japan, together comprising 72% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +185.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Japan, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.8% per year) and South Korea (+10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+26.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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