Japan: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2024

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in Japan

The Japanese sack kraft paper market declined slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible slump. Sack kraft paper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sack Kraft Paper Production in Japan

In value terms, sack kraft paper production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, sack kraft paper exports from Japan rose to X tons, with an increase of X% on 2021. The total export volume 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for sack kraft paper exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sack kraft paper exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), twofold. Vietnam (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 South Korea stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for sack kraft paper exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sack kraft paper export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Indonesia ($X per ton) and South Korea ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports into Japan

Sack kraft paper imports into Japan reached X tons in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of sack kraft paper imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest sack kraft paper suppliers to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2022, the average sack kraft paper import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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