Japan - Paper and Paperboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Japan
The Japanese paper and paperboard market contracted to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Paper And Paperboard Production in Japan
In value terms, paper and paperboard production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Paper and paperboard production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Paper And Paperboard Exports
Exports from Japan
In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of paper and paperboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.
In value terms, paper and paperboard exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
China (X tons) was the main destination for paper and paperboard exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper and paperboard exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), threefold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).
In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper and paperboard exported from Japan worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the United States, the Philippines, Australia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Paper And Paperboard Imports
Imports into Japan
Paper and paperboard imports into Japan dropped to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, paper and paperboard imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
Indonesia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Finland, South Korea, Germany and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to Japan were the United States ($X), Indonesia ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Finland, South Korea, Germany and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Finland, 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
In 2022, the average paper and paperboard import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($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 Sweden (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper and paperboard market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1676 - Household and sanitary papers
- FCL 1617 - Case materials
- FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
- FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
- FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging
- FCL 1683 - Other paper and paperboard n.e.s. (not elsewhere specified)
- FCL 1671 - Newsprint
- FCL 1612 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical
- FCL 1615 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, wood free
- FCL 1616 - Printing and writing papers, coated
Country coverage:
- Japan
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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