Japan: Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups 2025

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Japan

The Japanese paper dishes and cups market reached $X in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -2.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Japan

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -0.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 39%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports from Japan

In 2021, shipments abroad of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups decreased by -6.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -20.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for paper dishes and cups exports from Japan, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fivefold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) stood at +23.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-4.5% per year) and South Korea (-2.2% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest markets for paper dishes and cups exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 72% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and China, which together accounted for a further 18%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +21.3%, saw 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

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports into Japan

In 2021, the amount of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups imported into Japan expanded slightly to X tons, surging by 3.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -10.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 15%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -5.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 17%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest paper dishes and cups supplier to Japan, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+1.4% per year) and Vietnam (+16.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups to Japan, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-0.9% per year) and Vietnam (+19.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper dishes and cups import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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