Japan: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2025

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese polymer ion-exchangers market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, exports of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms from Japan expanded remarkably to X tons, picking up by 12% against the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 26%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of polymer ion-exchangers exports from Japan, together comprising 72% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for polymer ion-exchangers exported from Japan were China ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +20.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 2021, the average polymer ion-exchangers export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, approx. X tons of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms were imported into Japan; surging by 13% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of polymer ion-exchangers to Japan, accounting for a 32% share of total imports. Moreover, polymer ion-exchangers imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sweden (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-0.9% per year) and Sweden (+13.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest polymer ion-exchangers suppliers to Japan were China ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports. Sweden, Germany, South Korea, India, Italy and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +28.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average polymer ion-exchangers import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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