Japan: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Japan

The Japanese market for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Japan

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Japan, together comprising X% 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 Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from Japan were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Indonesia, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper reduced modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of household and sanitary articles of paper to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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