Japan: Market for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather 2024

Market Size for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Japan

The Japanese market for chamois, patent and combination leather shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Japan

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of chamois, patent and combination leather was finally on the rise to reach X square meters after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X square meters), Vietnam (X square meters) and Cambodia (X square meters) were the main destinations of chamois, patent and combination leather exports from Japan, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +42.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for chamois, patent and combination leather exported from Japan were China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Cambodia ($X), together accounting for 92% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Cambodia, with a CAGR of +34.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chamois, patent and combination leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with a decrease of -14.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Vietnam ($X per square meter) and China ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per square meter) and Cambodia ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chamois, patent and combination leather increased by 9% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 109%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X square meters) constituted the largest chamois, patent and combination leather supplier to Japan, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, chamois, patent and combination leather imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Pakistan (X square meters), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at -7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+7.0% per year) and Pakistan (-5.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chamois, patent and combination leather to Japan, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at -4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+10.7% per year) and Pakistan (-4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chamois, patent and combination leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Italy ($X per square meter) and China ($X per square meter), while the price for Pakistan ($X per square meter) and Spain ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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