Japan: Market for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters 2024

Market Size for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in Japan

The Japanese non-mineral or non-aerated water market expanded to $X in 2021, surging by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in Japan

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Exports from Japan

In 2021, exports of non-mineral or non-aerated waters from Japan skyrocketed to X litres, picking up by 63% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X litres), Cambodia (X litres) and Malaysia (X litres) were the main destinations of non-mineral or non-aerated water exports from Japan, with a combined 66% share of total exports. Vietnam, the United States, Singapore, South Korea and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +108.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-mineral or non-aerated water exported from Japan were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together accounting for 60% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +136.0%, 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

The average non-mineral or non-aerated water export price stood at $X per litre in 2021, which is down by -10.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per litre in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Cambodia ($X per litre) 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 (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Imports into Japan

In 2021, the amount of non-mineral or non-aerated waters imported into Japan reduced to X litres, which is down by -10.3% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports showed a deep reduction. The smallest decline of -3.3% was in 2020. Imports peaked at X litres in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The smallest decline of -1.3% was in 2020. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X litres) was the main non-mineral or non-aerated water supplier to Japan, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia (X litres), with a 2.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -17.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-mineral or non-aerated waters to Japan, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -12.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-mineral or non-aerated water import price amounted to $X per litre, surging by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-mineral or non-aerated water import price increased by +74.9% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per litre), while the price for Malaysia stood at $X per litre.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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