Japan: Cotton Bag Market 2025

Cotton Bag Market Size in Japan

The Japanese cotton bag market expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Bag Production in Japan

In value terms, cotton bag production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 19%. Cotton bag production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Bag Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, the amount of sacks and bags of cotton exported from Japan reduced rapidly to X kg, falling by -78.3% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 418%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X kg, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, cotton bag exports reduced notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 173%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Myanmar (X kg), Denmark (X kg) and China (X kg) were the main destinations of cotton bag exports from Japan, together accounting for 93% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, which accounted for a further 6.5%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +32.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for cotton bag exported from Japan were Denmark ($X), Myanmar ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 85% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 15%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +23.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($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 the UK (+59.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Bag Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, the amount of sacks and bags of cotton imported into Japan totaled X tons, with an increase of 2.3% on 2020. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +87.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cotton bag imports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +68.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton bag imports to Japan, together accounting for 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +25.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cotton bag suppliers to Japan were Thailand ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 92% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +28.6%, 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 cotton bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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