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Japan - Lactose and Lactose Syrup - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Japan: Lactose Market 2024

Lactose Market Size in Japan

The Japanese lactose market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lactose Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, exports of lactose and lactose syrup from Japan surged to X tons, increasing by 23% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 127% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lactose exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 242%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for lactose exports from Japan, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, lactose exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Korea stood at -2.7%.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for lactose and lactose syrup exports from Japan, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average lactose export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -38% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 136%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lactose Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of lactose and lactose syrup were imported into Japan; surging by 16% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lactose imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest lactose supplier to Japan, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, lactose imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.9% per year) and the Netherlands (-2.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest lactose suppliers to Japan, with a combined 87% share of total imports. New Zealand, Canada, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +100.3%, 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

In 2022, the average lactose import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked 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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lactose and lactose syrup in the world?

China remains the largest lactose consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, lactose consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.5% share.

What are the largest producers of lactose and lactose syrup in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, China and Germany, with a combined 57% share of global production. India, Russia, the Netherlands, Turkey, France, the UK, Italy and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

What are the leading suppliers of lactose and lactose syrup to Japan?

In value terms, the United States, Germany and the Netherlands were the largest lactose suppliers to Japan, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of lactose and lactose syrup from Japan?

In value terms, South Korea, Germany and Ireland constituted the largest markets for lactose exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for lactose and lactose syrup in Japan?

The average lactose export price stood at $7,265 per ton in 2021, surging by 16% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lactose and lactose syrup in Japan?

The average lactose import price stood at $1,534 per ton in 2021, rising by 20% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lactose 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 10515400 - Lactose and lactose syrup (including chemically pure lactose)

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