Japan: Market for Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm 2024

Market Size for Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm in Japan

The Japanese market for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm shrank slightly to $X in 2022, falling by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm in Japan

In value terms, production of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm exported from Japan contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -6.9% on the year before. Overall, exports saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm from Japan, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Cambodia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +16.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm exports from Japan, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+3.6% per year) and Thailand (-0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Vietnam (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

Imports into Japan

Imports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm into Japan fell to X tons in 2022, which is down by -3.1% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm shrank modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm to Japan, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +47.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm suppliers to Japan were China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together comprising 63% of total imports. Malaysia, the United States, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +30.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under 20cm stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 8.4%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($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 (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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