Japan: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Japan

The Japanese printing and writing paper market plummeted to less than $X in 2022, shrinking by 99.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Japan

In value terms, printing and writing paper production fell rapidly to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were exported from Japan; shrinking by -5.6% on the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +14.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of printing and writing paper exports from Japan, with a combined 47% share of total exports. Vietnam, India, South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, the United States, Australia, Hong Kong SAR and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +36.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for printing and writing paper exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 43% share of total exports.

India, with a CAGR of +38.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 printing and writing paper export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 the United States (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Japan

Printing and writing paper imports into Japan declined notably to X tons in 2022, reducing by -19.1% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to Japan, together accounting for 88% of total imports. The UK, Finland, South Korea, Sweden and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +0.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Japan, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Indonesia totaled -6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-13.9% per year) and Germany (-13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($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 (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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