Japan: Secateurs Market 2025

Secateurs Market Size in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese secateurs market increased by 4.1% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 -24.8% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Secateurs Production in Japan

In value terms, secateurs production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 -24.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 107% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Secateurs Exports

Exports from Japan

For the fifth consecutive year, Japan recorded growth in shipments abroad of secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears, which increased by 8% to X tons in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +94.3% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, secateurs exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +87.9% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 11%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of secateurs exports from Japan, with a combined 52% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, Italy, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), Russia, Germany, Thailand, Peru and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +46.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for secateurs exported from Japan were South Korea ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 50% share of total exports. The UK, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy, Russia, Vietnam, Peru, Germany, Switzerland and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +34.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 secateurs export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained 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 foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Thailand (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Secateurs Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears increased by 8.8% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, secateurs imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), China (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of secateurs imports to Japan, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +2.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and Vietnam ($X) were the largest secateurs suppliers to Japan, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +1.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average secateurs import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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