Japan: Glass Closure Market 2025

Glass Closure Market Size in Japan

The Japanese glass closure market amounted to $X in 2022, growing by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.3% against 2020 indices. Glass closure consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Glass Closure Production in Japan

In value terms, glass closure production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 -5.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 42%. Glass closure production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Glass Closure Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of glass stoppers, lids and other closures increased by 44% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 322% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glass closure exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 385%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of glass closure exports from Japan, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +59.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for glass closure exported from Japan were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together comprising 85% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +64.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 glass closure export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 112%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Vietnam (+37.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glass Closure Imports

Imports into Japan

Glass closure imports into Japan skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 17% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% 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 +37.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, glass closure imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of glass closure to Japan, with a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total imports. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+13.4% per year) and Italy (+40.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of glass stoppers, lids and other closures to Japan, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+17.5% per year) and Italy (+34.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average glass closure import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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