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Japan - Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Japan - 2023

Price for Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Japan (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average paper industry finishing agents export price amounted to $3,250 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2023 when the average export price increased by 39% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $5,092 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 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 South Korea ($10,941 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($1,614 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) (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Japan (CIF) - 2023

The average paper industry finishing agents import price stood at $1,545 per ton in July 2023, shrinking by -3.5% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a slight increase from July 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5% 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 industry finishing agents import price increased by +34.4% against May 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 69% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $2,739 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to July 2023, import prices remained at a 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 the United States ($4,910 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($640 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 South Korea (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Japan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of finishing agents used in the paper industry, when their volume decreased by -33.7% to 7K tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports fell markedly to $29M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year.

Export of Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	18.7	21.6	17.5	12.3	-13.0%
United States	4.6	7.3	12.0	7.8	19.2%
Germany	3.2	2.7	3.8	2.4	-9.1%
Vietnam	0.5	1.9	3.5	2.3	66.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)	0.6	0.9	0.9	0.6	0.0%
Thailand	0.6	0.5	0.8	0.5	-5.9%
Others	4.0	3.0	4.5	2.8	-11.2%
Total	32.3	37.8	43.0	28.8	-3.8%

Top Export Markets for Paper Industry Finishing Agents from Japan in 2022:

China (3643.4 tons)
Vietnam (1564.4 tons)
United States (871.5 tons)
Germany (274.6 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (151.3 tons)
Thailand (118.8 tons)

Imports of Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Japan

In 2022, approx. 8.1K tons of finishing agents used in the paper industry were imported into Japan; increasing by 2.7% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports rose sharply to $16M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +12.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	3.3	3.3	4.4	4.7	12.5%
United States	1.9	2.9	3.9	4.2	30.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)	3.0	2.9	3.1	3.4	4.3%
South Korea	2.8	2.5	2.9	3.1	3.5%
Others	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	14.5%
Total	11.2	11.9	14.6	15.7	11.9%

Top Suppliers of Paper Industry Finishing Agents to Japan in 2022:

Taiwan (Chinese) (4.3K tons)
South Korea (1.7K tons)
China (1.3K tons)
United States (0.7K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 20595580 - Finishing agents, etc., used in the paper industry

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Japan

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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
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2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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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