Japan: Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Market 2020

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Market Size in Japan

The revenue of the chipped non-coniferous wood market in Japan amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, chipped non-coniferous wood consumption continues to indicate an abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the chipped non-coniferous wood market reached its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the chipped non-coniferous wood market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2018, approx. X tons of non-coniferous wood in chips or particles were exported from Japan; growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood exports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) was the main destination for chipped non-coniferous wood exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Taiwan, Chinese amounted to -X%.

In value terms, Taiwan, Chinese ($X) remains the key foreign market for chipped non-coniferous wood exports from Japan, comprising X% of total chipped non-coniferous wood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Taiwan, Chinese totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chipped non-coniferous wood export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the chipped non-coniferous wood export price continues to indicate a moderate contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for non-coniferous wood in chips or particles attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan, Chinese stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan, Chinese.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2018, the amount of non-coniferous wood in chips or particles imported into Japan amounted to X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood imports continue to indicate a temperate decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood imports continue to indicate an abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, chipped non-coniferous wood imports attained their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of chipped non-coniferous wood imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Australia (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of chipped non-coniferous wood imports to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Uruguay, Brazil, Thailand and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chipped non-coniferous wood suppliers to Japan were Australia ($X), Chile ($X) and Uruguay ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Uruguay recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average chipped non-coniferous wood import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the chipped non-coniferous wood import price, however, continues to indicate a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for non-coniferous wood in chips or particles reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform