Japan - Plastic Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Plastic Container Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
- Plastic Container Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023
- Plastic Container Imports in Japan
- Plastic Container Exports in Japan
Plastic Container Price in Japan (CIF) - 2023
The average plastic container import price stood at $9,220 per ton in July 2023, picking up by 3.6% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 an increase of 11% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $10,248 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to July 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($12,508 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($4,291 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 Vietnam (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Plastic Container Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023
In July 2023, the average plastic container export price amounted to $7,003 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous month. In general, the export price saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 13% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $9,524 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to July 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($13,002 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($4,538 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 Hong Kong SAR (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Container Imports in Japan
In 2022, the amount of plastic containers imported into Japan stood at 23K tons, surging by 4.2% against the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 5.7%.
In value terms, plastic container imports expanded slightly to $210M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year.
| Import of Plastic Container in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 96.4 | 84.4 | 93.5 | 91.1 | -1.9% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 27.2 | 24.2 | 31.2 | 30.4 | 3.8% |
| South Korea | 27.7 | 25.7 | 19.5 | 23.3 | -5.6% |
| Vietnam | 17.9 | 10.3 | 12.4 | 13.0 | -10.1% |
| Thailand | 15.6 | 8.7 | 10.3 | 11.1 | -10.7% |
| Malaysia | 10.2 | 9.7 | 11.0 | 10.7 | 1.6% |
| United States | 6.9 | 7.9 | 10.4 | 10.2 | 13.9% |
| Indonesia | 8.9 | 8.2 | 5.8 | 7.3 | -6.4% |
| Others | 12.8 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 12.9 | 0.3% |
| Total | 224 | 190 | 206 | 210 | -2.1% |
Top Suppliers of Plastic Container to Japan in 2022:
- China (9.5K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (2.8K tons)
- South Korea (2.0K tons)
- Vietnam (1.7K tons)
- Indonesia (1.3K tons)
- United States (1.3K tons)
- Thailand (1.3K tons)
- Malaysia (1.1K tons)
Plastic Container Exports in Japan
In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of plastic containers, when their volume decreased by -13.2% to 16K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 19K tons, and then declined in the following year.
In value terms, plastic container exports declined remarkably to $146M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $174M, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.
| Export of Plastic Container in Japan (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 29.3 | 37.7 | 43.2 | 35.7 | 6.8% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 14.8 | 18.2 | 22.1 | 18.3 | 7.3% |
| United States | 19.0 | 22.5 | 20.1 | 16.7 | -4.2% |
| Thailand | 10.5 | 13.7 | 16.8 | 13.9 | 9.8% |
| South Korea | 9.9 | 9.0 | 14.0 | 11.5 | 5.1% |
| Singapore | 9.0 | 9.7 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | 5.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 7.4 | 7.8% |
| Others | 38.8 | 31.3 | 37.9 | 32.7 | -5.5% |
| Total | 137 | 151 | 174 | 146 | 2.1% |
Top Export Markets for Plastic Container from Japan in 2022:
- China (4.2K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (3.1K tons)
- United States (1.6K tons)
- Thailand (1.6K tons)
- South Korea (1.2K tons)
- Vietnam (1.0K tons)
- Singapore (0.9K tons)
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 22221950 - Articles for the conveyance or packaging of goods, of plastics (excluding boxes, cases, crates and similar articles, sacks and bags, including cones, carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, spools, spindles, bobbins and similar supports, s toppers, lids, caps and other closures)
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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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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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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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