Japan: Fibreboard Market 2025

Fibreboard Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese fibreboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Fibreboard consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fibreboard Production in Japan

In value terms, fibreboard production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Fibreboard production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of fibreboard was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fibreboard exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters), Vietnam (X cubic meters) and Indonesia (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of fibreboard exports from Japan, together comprising X% of total exports. The United States, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for fibreboard exported from Japan were Vietnam ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 fibreboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to China ($X per cubic meter) 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fibreboard Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fibreboard was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fibreboard imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X cubic meters), Malaysia (X cubic meters) and Indonesia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of fibreboard imports to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the largest fibreboard suppliers to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average fibreboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 China ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Australia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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