Japan: Market for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) 2025

Market Size for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in Japan

The Japanese cotton (carded or combed) market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. Cotton (carded or combed) consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in Japan

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 133,625,000% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Exports from Japan

Cotton (carded or combed) exports from Japan expanded to X tons in 2022, surging by 1.9% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 56%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Israel (X tons) was the main destination for cotton (carded or combed) exports from Japan, accounting for a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton (carded or combed) exports to Israel exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Israel amounted to -5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+653.4% per year) and Indonesia (+73.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cotton (carded or combed) exported from Japan were Indonesia ($X), Israel ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together comprising 68% of total exports. France, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), China and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

France, with a CAGR of +483.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average cotton (carded or combed) export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cotton (carded or combed) export price increased by +65.0% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 39%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Indonesia (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cotton (carded or combed) decreased by -30.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 129%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 161%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cotton (carded or combed) to Japan, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton (carded or combed) imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+60.4% per year) and China (+17.5% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Thailand ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest cotton (carded or combed) suppliers to Japan, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +54.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton (carded or combed) import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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