Japan: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Japan

The Japanese paper and paperboard market amounted to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Japan

In value terms, paper and paperboard production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 180% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) increased by 0.5% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 256%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 80% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from Japan, together accounting for 56% of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, China, Indonesia, Italy and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +57.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), the Philippines ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper and paperboard exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), Hong Kong SAR, Italy, Indonesia and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +51.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 245% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Malaysia (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) were imported into Japan; with a decrease of -3.4% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Japan, together accounting for 53% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, Sweden, South Korea, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +54.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to Japan, with a combined 62% share of total imports. South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, the UK, Sweden and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +53.2%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 19%. The import price peaked 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+75.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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