Japan: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Japan

The Japanese paper industry finishing agents market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Japan

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Paper industry finishing agents production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports from Japan

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of finishing agents used in the paper industry decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of paper industry finishing agents exports from Japan, together comprising X% of total exports. The United States, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for finishing agents used in the paper industry exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper industry finishing agents export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 South Korea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports into Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of finishing agents used in the paper industry were imported into Japan; waning by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) constituted the largest paper industry finishing agents supplier to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper industry finishing agents imports from Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest paper industry finishing agents suppliers to Japan were China ($X), South Korea ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average paper industry finishing agents import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) 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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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