Japan: Condom Market 2025

Condom Market Size in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese condom market decreased by -5.1% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -5.6% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Condom Production in Japan

In value terms, condom production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -5.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Condom Exports

Exports from Japan

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of condoms (sheath contraceptives) increased by 6.8% to X units in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -6.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, condom exports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 64%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X units) was the main destination for condom exports from Japan, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, condom exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), twofold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR totaled +10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+0.2% per year) and China (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for condom exported from Japan were Hong Kong SAR ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 89% of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +20.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Condom Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, purchases abroad of condoms (sheath contraceptives) decreased by -1.8% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -17.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, condom imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X units) constituted the largest condom supplier to Japan, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, condom imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X units), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand totaled +12.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-2.0% per year) and China (-2.5% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of condoms (sheath contraceptives) to Japan, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with an 8.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand totaled +13.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-3.5% per year) and China (-2.2% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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