Japan: Market for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass 2025

Market Size for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in Japan

The Japanese market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass rose slightly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in Japan

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated notable growth 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports from Japan

Exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from Japan declined remarkably to X square meters in 2022, waning by X% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X square meters), Hong Kong SAR (X square meters) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Vietnam, the Philippines, Lao People's Democratic Republic, South Korea and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for float glass and surface ground or polished glass exported from Japan worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Vietnam, the Philippines, Lao People's Democratic Republic, South Korea and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 export price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Imports into Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of float glass and surface ground or polished glass were finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), the United States (X square meters) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass to Japan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass suppliers to Japan were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for South Korea ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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