Japan: Technical Textiles Market 2025

Technical Textiles Market Size in Japan

The Japanese technical textiles market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Technical Textiles Production in Japan

In value terms, technical textiles production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 23%. Technical textiles production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Technical Textiles Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, overseas shipments of textile products and articles for technical uses increased by 12% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, technical textiles exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of technical textiles exports from Japan, with a combined 53% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +44.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest markets for technical textiles exported from Japan worldwide, together accounting for 48% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +37.5%, 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

The average technical textiles export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 7.6%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 the United States (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Technical Textiles Imports

Imports into Japan

Technical textiles imports into Japan expanded remarkably to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 13% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, technical textiles imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest technical textiles supplier to Japan, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, technical textiles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+11.4% per year) and Germany (+7.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of textile products and articles for technical uses to Japan, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-0.2% per year) and Germany (+3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average technical textiles import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 5.1% 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 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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