Japan: Non-Lawn Mower Market 2025

Non-Lawn Mower Market Size in Japan

The Japanese non-lawn mower market contracted slightly to $X in 2021, reducing by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Lawn Mower Production in Japan

In value terms, non-lawn mower production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 15%. Non-lawn mower production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Lawn Mower Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, the amount of non-lawn mowers and cutter bars exported from Japan surged to X units, increasing by 21% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 90%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-lawn mower exports expanded to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X units) was the main destination for non-lawn mower exports from Japan, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, non-lawn mower exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), threefold. South Korea (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam amounted to +19.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+21.1% per year) and South Korea (+2.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Vietnam ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-lawn mower exported from Japan worldwide, together accounting for 46% of total exports. Australia, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), France, New Zealand, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +42.5%, 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.

Non-Lawn Mower Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-lawn mowers and cutter bars increased by 20% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-lawn mower imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +85.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-lawn mower to Japan, accounting for a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, non-lawn mower imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), twofold. Denmark (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.9% per year) and Denmark (+7.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-lawn mower suppliers to Japan were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising 67% of total imports. France, Austria and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +14.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 non-lawn mower import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 5.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 7.6%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, 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 (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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