Japan: Market for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin 2025

Market Size for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Japan

The Japanese skin organic surface-active products market rose notably to $X in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Japan

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 94%. Skin organic surface-active products production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of organic surface-active products for washing the skin were exported from Japan; surging by 4.8% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 114%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for skin organic surface-active products exports from Japan, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, skin organic surface-active products exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +39.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+9.7% per year) and Vietnam (+54.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for organic surface-active products for washing the skin exports from Japan, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +39.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+29.8% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+15.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average skin organic surface-active products export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -20.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked 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 external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 South Korea (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of organic surface-active products for washing the skin imported into Japan rose rapidly to X tons, with an increase of 11% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 -6.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 -11.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 29%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of skin organic surface-active products imports to Japan, with a combined 69% share 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 +16.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest skin organic surface-active products suppliers to Japan were Vietnam ($X), Thailand ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 46% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +12.6%, 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 skin organic surface-active products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 15% 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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