Japan: Lawn Mower Market 2024

Lawn Mower Market Size in Japan

The Japanese lawn mower market totaled $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate slight growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lawn Mower Production in Japan

In value terms, lawn mower production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lawn Mower Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of mowers for lawns, parks, golf courses or sports grounds increased by 37% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% 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 +50.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 57%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lawn mower exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +39.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 53%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X units), the UK (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of lawn mower exports from Japan, with a combined 46% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Australia, the United States, Italy, South Korea, Belgium and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +28.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lawn mower exported from Japan were France ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 45% share of total exports. The United States, South Korea, the Netherlands, Australia, Italy, Belgium and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +22.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lawn mower export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -13.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 7.6%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lawn Mower Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of mowers for lawns, parks, golf courses or sports grounds decreased by less than 0.1% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lawn mower imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of lawn mower to Japan, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, lawn mower imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), threefold. Thailand (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-3.2% per year) and Thailand (+26.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the largest lawn mower suppliers to Japan, together accounting for 80% of total imports. The UK, Italy and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +22.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average lawn mower import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 5.9%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform