Japan: Paper Tablecloths Market 2024

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Japan

The Japanese paper tablecloths market fell to $X in 2021, shrinking by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible descent. Paper tablecloths consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Japan

In value terms, paper tablecloths production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, overseas shipments of paper tablecloths and serviettes increased by 2.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports reduced notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 197% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Singapore (X kg) were the main destinations of paper tablecloths exports from Japan, with a combined 90% share 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 Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +16.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Singapore ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the largest markets for paper tablecloths exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 82% share of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese) and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +0.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper tablecloths export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -48.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 104%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Vietnam (+99.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes decreased by -17.4% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 9%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest paper tablecloths supplier to Japan, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, paper tablecloths imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X tons), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+24.8% per year) and Thailand (+49.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper tablecloths and serviettes to Japan, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.9% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+25.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain 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 ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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