Japan: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2025

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Japan

The Japanese toilet and kitchen linen market was estimated at $X in 2021, picking up by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Japan

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports from Japan

In 2021, shipments abroad of toilet and kitchen linen was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), China (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) were the main destinations of toilet and kitchen linen exports from Japan, with a combined 76% share of total exports. The United States, South Korea, Singapore and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +44.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for toilet and kitchen linen exported from Japan were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), together accounting for 77% of total exports. The United States, South Korea, Singapore and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +38.9%, saw 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

In 2021, the average toilet and kitchen linen export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -8.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 23%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($X per unit) 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 (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports into Japan

In 2021, toilet and kitchen linen imports into Japan expanded slightly to X units, with an increase of 2% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Vietnam (X units) and India (X units) were the main suppliers of toilet and kitchen linen imports to Japan, together comprising 94% of total imports. Bangladesh and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.1%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest toilet and kitchen linen suppliers to Japan were China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 94% share of total imports. Bangladesh and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.3%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +13.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average toilet and kitchen linen import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild reduction. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per unit) and India ($X per unit), while the price for Indonesia ($X per unit) and Bangladesh ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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