Japan - Paper Hand Towels - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Paper Hand Towels Price in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Paper Hand Towels Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
  2. Paper Hand Towels Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023
  3. Paper Hand Towels Imports in Japan
  4. Paper Hand Towels Exports in Japan

Paper Hand Towels Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023

The average paper hand towels import price stood at $1,983 per ton in July 2023, rising by 3.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 15% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $2,161 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to July 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($5,346 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($1,529 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 the United States (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Paper Hand Towels Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023

The average paper hand towels export price stood at $5,529 per ton in July 2023, rising by 47% against the previous month. In general, export price indicated a pronounced increase from July 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.3% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, paper hand towels export price increased by +47.5% against June 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 when the average export price increased by 49% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in July 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($12,059 per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($1,823 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 China (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Hand Towels Imports in Japan

In 2022, approx. 160K tons of paper hand towels were imported into Japan; reducing by -3% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 0.1% against the previous year.

In value terms, paper hand towels imports fell modestly to $334M in 2022. In general, imports saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2.6%.

Import of Paper Hand Towels in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China213196199197-2.6%
United States54.757.162.061.13.8%
Indonesia55.754.458.757.91.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)5.56.15.65.60.6%
Vietnam4.45.05.25.25.7%
Others12.47.53.97.6-15.1%
Total345326334334-1.1%

Top Suppliers of Paper Hand Towels to Japan in 2022:

  1. China (102.8K tons)
  2. Indonesia (35.2K tons)
  3. United States (13.7K tons)
  4. Vietnam (3.4K tons)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (2.5K tons)

Paper Hand Towels Exports in Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper hand towels decreased by -18.5% to 1.5K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 4.7% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 3.1K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper hand towels exports contracted rapidly to $7.8M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp decrease. The smallest decline of -7.2% was in 2020.

Export of Paper Hand Towels in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China9.98.45.24.3-24.3%
Hong Kong SAR1.21.31.10.7-16.4%
Russia1.21.00.60.5-25.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)0.80.80.70.4-20.6%
United States0.70.60.60.3-24.6%
United Arab Emirates0.40.60.10.2-20.6%
Vietnam0.30.20.20.2-12.6%
Thailand0.20.40.30.20.0%
Others1.21.51.61.0-5.9%
Total16.014.810.47.8-21.3%

Top Export Markets for Paper Hand Towels from Japan in 2022:

  1. China (571.3 tons)
  2. Russia (229.3 tons)
  3. Taiwan (Chinese) (158.8 tons)
  4. Vietnam (122.0 tons)
  5. Hong Kong SAR (108.5 tons)
  6. United Arab Emirates (99.1 tons)
  7. Thailand (43.4 tons)
  8. United States (43.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper hand towels 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:

  • Prodcom 17221160 - Hand towels of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres

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. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  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
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    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
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    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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