Japan: Microscope Market 2025

Microscope Market Size in Japan

The Japanese microscope market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted buoyant growth. Microscope consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Microscope Production in Japan

In value terms, microscope production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. Microscope production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Microscope Exports

Exports from Japan

Microscope exports from Japan contracted modestly to X units in 2021, declining by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, microscope exports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X units), China (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of microscope exports from Japan, with a combined 74% 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 South Korea (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for microscopes and diffraction apparatus exports from Japan, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to South Korea stood at +19.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+1.1% per year) and the United States (-10.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average microscope export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 7.6% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Microscope Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, the amount of microscopes and diffraction apparatus imported into Japan totaled X units, leveling off at the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 2015 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, microscope imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +54.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of microscope imports to Japan, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +13.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest microscope suppliers to Japan were the Czech Republic ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 80% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +12.4%, 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 2021, the average microscope import price amounted to $X per unit, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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