Japan: Man-Made Filament Fabric Market 2025

Man-Made Filament Fabric Market Size in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese man-made filament fabric market increased by 0.8% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the market value increased by 6.6%. Man-made filament fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Production in Japan

In value terms, man-made filament fabric production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 8.7%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Exports

Exports from Japan

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers increased by 6.5% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of man-made filament fabric exports from Japan, with a combined 61% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Hong Kong SAR, Kuwait and the United States, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for man-made filament fabric exported from Japan worldwide, together comprising 64% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, the United States and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +8.9%, 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

In 2021, the average man-made filament fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 5.3%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Myanmar (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Imports

Imports into Japan

Man-made filament fabric imports into Japan reached X tons in 2021, with an increase of 2.8% on the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric imports expanded to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9.4%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of man-made filament fabric imports to Japan, together comprising 77% of total imports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Vietnam and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest man-made filament fabric suppliers to Japan were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for 70% of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 21%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +4.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average man-made filament fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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