Japan: Market for Natural Rubber And Gums 2025

Market Size for Natural Rubber And Gums in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese natural rubber and gum market increased by 4.8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. Natural rubber and gum consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of natural rubber and gums exported from Japan contracted sharply to X tons, shrinking by -57.7% against 2021. Overall, exports saw a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Bangladesh (X kg) were the main destinations of natural rubber and gum exports from Japan, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +0.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for natural rubber and gum exported from Japan were Thailand ($X), China ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), with a combined 96% share of total exports.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of 0.0%, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average natural rubber and gum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -15.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate 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. Based on 2022 figures, natural rubber and gum export price decreased by -7.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 59%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sri Lanka (+36.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of natural rubber and gums increased by 5.8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 7.9%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural rubber and gum imports to Japan, together accounting for 100% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +151.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest natural rubber and gum suppliers to Japan were Malaysia ($X), Thailand ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined 99% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +143.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average natural rubber and gum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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