Japan: Glass Ampoules Market 2024

Glass Ampoules Market Size in Japan

The Japanese glass ampoules market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced curtailment. Glass ampoules consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Glass Ampoules Production in Japan

In value terms, glass ampoules production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 38%. Glass ampoules production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Glass Ampoules Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of glass ampoules for packing of goods, when their volume increased by 0.3% to X units. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, glass ampoules exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 140% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X units), Thailand (X units) and China (X units) were the main destinations of glass ampoules exports from Japan, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +30.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for glass ampoules for packing of goods exports from Japan, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam amounted to +32.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+11.7% per year) and China (+0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average glass ampoules export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -9.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 66% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) (less than $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 South Korea (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glass Ampoules Imports

Imports into Japan

Glass ampoules imports into Japan soared to X units in 2022, picking up by 155% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 314%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass ampoules imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 869%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X units) was the main glass ampoules supplier to Japan, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, glass ampoules imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Korea (X units), with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +30.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.6% per year) and South Korea (-40.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of glass ampoules for packing of goods to Japan, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +19.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+4.2% per year) and South Korea (-37.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average glass ampoules import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -79.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 582%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+47.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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