Japan: Market for Chain Scoops, Sliders, Runners, End Pieces And Narrow Strips 2024

Market Size for Chain Scoops, Sliders, Runners, End Pieces And Narrow Strips in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese chain scoops and sliders market decreased by -5.2% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chain Scoops, Sliders, Runners, End Pieces And Narrow Strips in Japan

In value terms, chain scoops and sliders production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chain Scoops, Sliders, Runners, End Pieces And Narrow Strips

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of chain scoops, sliders, runners, end pieces and narrow strips exported from Japan contracted modestly to X tons, declining by -3.5% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 65%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chain scoops and sliders exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 60%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for chain scoops and sliders exports from Japan, with a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, chain scoops and sliders exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bangladesh (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (+11.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for chain scoops, sliders, runners, end pieces and narrow strips exports from Japan, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at -3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.8% per year) and Vietnam (+0.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chain scoops and sliders export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -10.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Hong Kong SAR (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Chain Scoops, Sliders, Runners, End Pieces And Narrow Strips

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chain scoops, sliders, runners, end pieces and narrow strips increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chain scoops and sliders imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main chain scoops and sliders supplier to Japan, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, chain scoops and sliders imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.8% per year) and the United States (-15.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chain scoops, sliders, runners, end pieces and narrow strips to Japan, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.6% per year) and the United States (-11.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chain scoops and sliders import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 5.5%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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