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Japan: Surgical Glove Market 2024

Surgical Glove Exports

Exports from Japan

Surgical glove exports from Japan skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 319% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, surgical glove exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for surgical glove exports from Japan, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, surgical glove exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Guatemala (X kg), threefold. Paraguay (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina totaled +41.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (+68.3% per year) and Paraguay (+34.5% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for surgical gloves exports from Japan, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 2.7% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina amounted to +49.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (+62.1% per year) and China (+86.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average surgical glove export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Surgical Glove Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of surgical gloves decreased by -5.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, surgical glove imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), China (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of surgical glove imports to Japan, together comprising 85% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +69.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of surgical gloves to Japan, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Malaysia amounted to +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (+16.6% per year) and China (+68.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average surgical glove import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, surgical glove import price decreased by -0.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 26%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for surgical gloves in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of surgical glove consumption in 2020 were Malaysia, China and the UK, with a combined 45% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of surgical gloves in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of surgical glove production in 2020 were Malaysia, China and India, together accounting for 72% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of surgical gloves to Japan?

In value terms, Malaysia constituted the largest supplier of surgical glove to Japan, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sri Lanka, with a 19% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of surgical gloves from Japan?

In value terms, China remains the key foreign market for surgical glove exports from Japan, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 15% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for surgical gloves in Japan?

In 2020, the average surgical glove export price amounted to $25,861 per ton, picking up by 56% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for surgical gloves in Japan?

The average surgical glove import price stood at $14,023 per ton in 2020, increasing by 53% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the surgical glove market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 22196000 - Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, m ittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber

Country coverage:

Japan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023