Japan: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Japan

The Japanese market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.8% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Japan

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Japan

After ten years of growth, shipments abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -12.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +77.0% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Japan, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+11.9% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+9.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Japan, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.4% per year) and South Korea (-2.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 7.1%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Australia (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imported into Japan expanded notably to X tons, picking up by 7.8% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Japan, accounting for a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-1.8% per year) and the United States (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Japan were China ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising 49% of total imports. Germany, Thailand, Poland, Vietnam, the UK, Belgium, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +61.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 5%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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