Japan: Market for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues 2022

Market Size for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Japan

The Japanese market for wood chips, particles and residues was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Wood chips, particles and residues consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Japan

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues production dropped markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Wood chips, particles and residues production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Exports from Japan

In 2021, overseas shipments of wood chips, particles and residues decreased by -X% to X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues exports declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X kg) and Poland (X kg) were the main destinations of wood chips, particles and residues exports from Japan, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood chips, particles and residues exported from Japan were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Austria, Vietnam, Spain, Poland, France, Norway, the Czech Republic, Croatia and Belarus, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for wood chips, particles and residues stood at $X per ton in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Imports into Japan

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of wood chips, particles and residues, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood chips, particles and residues imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Australia ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the largest wood chips, particles and residues suppliers to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood chips, particles and residues stood at $X per ton in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (-X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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