Japan: Starter Motor Market 2025

Starter Motor Market Size in Japan

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Japanese starter motor market, when its value decreased by -11.6% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Starter Motor Production in Japan

In value terms, starter motor production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 7.2%. Starter motor production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Starter Motor Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of starter motors and dual purpose starter generators, when their volume increased by 24% to X units. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, starter motor exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a mild slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for starter motor exports from Japan, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, starter motor exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+4.8% per year) and China (+6.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for starter motors and dual purpose starter generators exports from Japan, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+2.3% per year) and China (+3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average starter motor export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per unit) and Mexico ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Starter Motor Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, approx. X units of starter motors and dual purpose starter generators were imported into Japan; falling by -17.1% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, starter motor imports rose to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X units), China (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of starter motor imports to Japan, together comprising 60% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +34.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest starter motor suppliers to Japan were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Thailand ($X), together accounting for 57% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, France, the UK and India, which together accounted for a further 28%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +31.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average starter motor import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 24% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 53%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while the price for South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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