Japan - Expansible Polystyrene In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Expansible Polystyrene Price in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Expansible Polystyrene Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023
  2. Expansible Polystyrene Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
  3. Expansible Polystyrene Exports in Japan
  4. Expansible Polystyrene Imports in Japan

Expansible Polystyrene Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023

The average expansible polystyrene export price stood at $1,083 per ton in July 2023, dropping by -16.2% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 33% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,912 per ton. From February 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($3,683 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($586 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Expansible Polystyrene Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023

The average expansible polystyrene import price stood at $1,712 per ton in July 2023, surging by 14% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $2,033 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to July 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Austria ($3,067 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($1,304 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Expansible Polystyrene Exports in Japan

For the third consecutive year, Japan recorded decline in shipments abroad of expansible polystyrene in primary forms, which decreased by -22.4% to 11K tons in 2022. Overall, exports faced a deep contraction. The smallest decline of -4.7% was in 2020.

In value terms, expansible polystyrene exports declined significantly to $14M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 7.5%.

Export of Expansible Polystyrene in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China8.38.07.64.9-16.1%
Malaysia4.92.31.82.5-20.1%
Vietnam1.20.92.42.527.7%
Thailand1.71.81.71.4-6.3%
Philippines1.21.31.11.1-2.9%
Hong Kong SAR1.60.71.10.4-37.0%
Russia0.20.20.50.314.5%
Taiwan (Chinese)0.30.40.30.2-12.6%
Others0.70.40.60.70.0%
Total20.015.917.114.1-11.0%

Top Export Markets for Expansible Polystyrene from Japan in 2022:

  1. China (4.1K tons)
  2. Malaysia (3.5K tons)
  3. Vietnam (1.7K tons)
  4. Thailand (0.5K tons)
  5. Philippines (0.4K tons)
  6. Russia (0.3K tons)
  7. Hong Kong SAR (0.3K tons)
  8. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.2K tons)

Expansible Polystyrene Imports in Japan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of expansible polystyrene in primary forms, when their volume increased by 26% to 10K tons. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, expansible polystyrene imports soared to $18M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +62.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Expansible Polystyrene in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Taiwan (Chinese)9.97.18.210.72.6%
South Korea1.00.71.53.145.8%
China1.81.72.62.613.0%
Austria0.40.50.60.720.5%
United Kingdom0.40.40.40.614.5%
Spain0.50.50.60.50.0%
Others0.50.30.30.1-41.5%
Total14.511.314.218.38.1%

Top Suppliers of Expansible Polystyrene to Japan in 2022:

  1. Taiwan (Chinese) (6.6K tons)
  2. South Korea (1.6K tons)
  3. China (1.4K tons)
  4. United Kingdom (0.2K tons)
  5. Austria (0.2K tons)
  6. Spain (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Prodcom 20162035 - Expansible polystyrene, in primary forms

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  • 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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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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