Japan: Market for Shampoos, Hair Lacquers And Other Preparations 2024

Market Size for Shampoos, Hair Lacquers And Other Preparations in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese market for shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations decreased by -0.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Shampoos, Hair Lacquers And Other Preparations in Japan

In value terms, production of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 7.9%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Shampoos, Hair Lacquers And Other Preparations

Exports from Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations were exported from Japan; with an increase of 2.7% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 30%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations from Japan, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled +22.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+50.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations exports from Japan, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +27.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+4.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -11.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. 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 China (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Shampoos, Hair Lacquers And Other Preparations

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations imported into Japan shrank to X tons, dropping by -2.6% against 2021. In general, imports saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 8.7%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of shampoo, hair lacquer and other preparations to Japan, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), sixfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand totaled -3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+11.2% per year) and China (-5.9% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations to Japan, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand stood at -8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.8% per year) and the United States (-4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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