Japan: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2024

Nonwoven Fabric Market Size in Japan

The Japanese nonwoven fabric market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, surging by 6.7% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -11.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Nonwoven Fabric Production in Japan

In value terms, nonwoven fabric production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -9.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports from Japan

Nonwoven fabric exports from Japan soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 17% on 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for nonwoven fabric exports from Japan, with a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, nonwoven fabric exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at +6.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+0.7% per year) and South Korea (+9.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for nonwoven fabrics exports from Japan, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled +6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+2.4% per year) and South Korea (+5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nonwoven fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 7.1% 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of nonwoven fabrics decreased by -3.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -6.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion 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, imports decreased by -9.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest nonwoven fabric supplier to Japan, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, nonwoven fabric imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), threefold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+7.3% per year) and Malaysia (+6.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nonwoven fabrics to Japan, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+5.8% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average nonwoven fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 2.3% 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 remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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