Japan: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Japan

The Japanese market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 reduced slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Japan

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Exports from Japan

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Japan dropped to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Japan, together accounting for X% of total exports. Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Lebanon and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Lebanon and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Lebanon (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Imports into Japan

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia stood at X%.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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