Japan: Market for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip 2025

Market Size for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in Japan

The Japanese non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by -8.8% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +10.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in Japan

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +11.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -11.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from Japan, with a combined 42% share of total exports. Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand, Australia, the Philippines, Germany, Canada, Singapore, the UK and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

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 +12.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exported from Japan worldwide, together accounting for 43% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, Germany, the Philippines, Thailand, Australia, the UK, Canada, Singapore and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Among the main countries of destination, Singapore, with a CAGR of +6.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 5.5%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Canada (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Imports into Japan

In 2022, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports into Japan shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -3.8% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports to Japan, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, Thailand, Switzerland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film suppliers to Japan, with a combined 64% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, Switzerland, Thailand and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +12.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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