Japan: Market for Mineral or Aerated Waters 2024

Market Size for Mineral or Aerated Waters in Japan

The Japanese mineral or aerated water market declined to $X in 2022, waning by -7.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Mineral or aerated water consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Mineral or Aerated Waters in Japan

In value terms, mineral or aerated water production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 61%. Mineral or aerated water production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mineral or Aerated Waters

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of mineral or aerated waters were exported from Japan; falling by -4.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mineral or aerated water exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), China (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of mineral or aerated water exports from Japan, together comprising 83% of total exports. These countries were followed by Singapore and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +46.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the largest markets for mineral or aerated water exported from Japan worldwide, together comprising 78% of total exports. Singapore and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Singapore, with a CAGR of +34.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 2022, the average mineral or aerated water export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -15.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Thailand ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (-2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Mineral or Aerated Waters

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mineral or aerated waters decreased by -13.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mineral or aerated water imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), France (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of mineral or aerated water imports to Japan, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +100.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest mineral or aerated water suppliers to Japan were France ($X), the United States ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Australia, with a CAGR of +83.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average mineral or aerated water import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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