Japan: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -15.9% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed prominent growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under X g/m² in Japan

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 3.4% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Japan

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², when their volume increased by 12% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Japan, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Vietnam ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 71% share of total exports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +10.8%, 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 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 3.5%. 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 foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Philippines (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into Japan

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², when their volume decreased by -51.6% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,651% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 868% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Japan, accounting for a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +20.7%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Japan, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +17.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 423%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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