Japan: Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market 2024

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market Size in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese hand-held blow pipe market decreased by -7% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +108.9% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Production in Japan

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +116.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, exports of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding from Japan soared to X units, jumping by 36% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X units) was the main destination for hand-held blow pipe exports from Japan, with a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, hand-held blow pipe exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-0.1% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-10.1% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding exports from Japan, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Indonesia amounted to -3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-3.1% per year) and South Korea (+8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hand-held blow pipe export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, hand-held blow pipe imports into Japan dropped markedly to X units, waning by -18.6% against the previous year. Overall, imports saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest hand-held blow pipe supplier to Japan, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, hand-held blow pipe imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X units), sixfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-16.2% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-6.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding to Japan, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-14.4% per year) and Germany (+1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hand-held blow pipe import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 7.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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