Japan: Uncoated Filter Paper Market 2025

Uncoated Filter Paper Market Size in Japan

The Japanese uncoated filter paper market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight curtailment. Uncoated filter paper consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Filter Paper Production in Japan

In value terms, uncoated filter paper production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Filter Paper Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of uncoated filter paper and paperboard, when their volume decreased by -4.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of uncoated filter paper exports from Japan, with a combined 67% share of total exports. South Korea, Malaysia, the United States and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +9.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Indonesia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncoated filter paper exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Germany, South Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +4.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average uncoated filter paper export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -18.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 18%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncoated Filter Paper Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of uncoated filter paper and paperboard decreased by -6.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated filter paper imports to Japan, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Thailand ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest uncoated filter paper suppliers to Japan, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +10.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average uncoated filter paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -16.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 9.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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