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Japan: Plaster Market 2024

Plaster Market Size in Japan

After three years of decline, the Japanese plaster market increased by 5.8% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Plaster Exports

Exports from Japan

Plaster exports from Japan reduced modestly to X tons in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plaster exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 47%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of plaster exports from Japan, with a combined 75% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, Germany, Indonesia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +21.7%), while 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 plaster exported from Japan worldwide, together comprising 70% of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, Germany, Indonesia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +19.6%, 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

The average plaster export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -10.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Thailand (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plaster Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of plaster, when their volume increased by 16% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 69%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plaster imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plaster to Japan, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, plaster imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.8% per year) and South Korea (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest plaster suppliers to Japan were Thailand ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 98% share of total imports.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +1.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plaster import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -18.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 84%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for plaster in the world?

China remains the largest plaster consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, plaster consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 5.5% share.

What are the largest producers of plaster in the world?

China remains the largest plaster producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, plaster production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey, with a 5.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of plaster to Japan?

In value terms, Thailand, South Korea and China constituted the largest plaster suppliers to Japan, together comprising 97% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of plaster from Japan?

In value terms, China remains the key foreign market for plaster exports from Japan, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan Chinese), with a 17% share.

What is the average export price for plaster in Japan?

The average plaster export price stood at $1,341 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -1.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for plaster in Japan?

In 2021, the average plaster import price amounted to $355 per ton, surging by 84% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plaster market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23522000 - Plasters consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate (including for use in building, for use in dressing woven fabrics or surfacing paper, for use in dentistry)

Country coverage:

Japan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023