Japan: Smoothing Iron Market 2025

Smoothing Iron Market Size in Japan

The Japanese smoothing iron market reached $X in 2021, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Smoothing Iron Production in Japan

In value terms, smoothing iron production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Smoothing Iron Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, approx. X units of electric smoothing irons were exported from Japan; reducing by -26.8% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, smoothing iron exports plummeted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) was the main destination for smoothing iron exports from Japan, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, smoothing iron exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Egypt (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Oman (X units), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (-5.9% per year) and Oman (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for electric smoothing irons exports from Japan, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at -8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (-12.9% per year) and Oman (-12.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average smoothing iron export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Smoothing Iron Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, the amount of electric smoothing irons imported into Japan shrank to X units, reducing by -7.7% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, smoothing iron imports rose to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main smoothing iron supplier to Japan, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X units), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-20.4% per year) and Myanmar (-61.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electric smoothing irons to Japan, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-18.3% per year) and Myanmar (-59.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average smoothing iron import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for Myanmar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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