Japan: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Japan

The Japanese market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls dropped modestly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Japan

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Japan

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Japan shrank to X tons in 2022, falling by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports. South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from Japan were China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Indonesia ($X per ton) and the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Indonesia ($X) appeared to be the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls suppliers to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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