Japan: Medical Steriliser Market 2024

Medical Steriliser Market Size in Japan

The Japanese medical steriliser market rose to $X in 2022, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild decrease. Medical steriliser consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Medical Steriliser Production in Japan

In value terms, medical steriliser production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Medical steriliser production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Medical Steriliser Exports

Exports from Japan

For the third year in a row, Japan recorded decline in shipments abroad of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers, which decreased by -11.5% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, medical steriliser exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 14%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X units), the United States (X units) and Indonesia (X units) were the main destinations of medical steriliser exports from Japan, with a combined 51% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, South Korea, Vietnam, Germany, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore, the Philippines, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ethiopia (with a CAGR of +42.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for medical steriliser exported from Japan were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Thailand ($X), together comprising 50% of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Vietnam, Germany, South Korea, Ethiopia, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Ethiopia, with a CAGR of +56.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average medical steriliser export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 10%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ethiopia (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Medical Steriliser Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, approx. X units of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers were imported into Japan; reducing by -34.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 41%. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, medical steriliser imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +13.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 83%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Italy (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of medical steriliser imports to Japan, together accounting for 71% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Slovenia, Sweden, Spain, Canada and China, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +50.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers to Japan, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +23.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.6% per year) and Italy (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average medical steriliser import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 46% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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