Japan - Wood Chips And Particles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Price for Wood Chips and Particles in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Wood Chips and Particles in Japan (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Wood Chips and Particles in Japan (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Wood Chips and Particles in Japan
  4. Exports of Wood Chips and Particles in Japan

Price for Wood Chips and Particles in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average wood chips and particles import price amounted to $81.7 per cubic meter, remaining stable against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 6% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $87.3 per cubic meter. From February 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Chile ($103 per cubic meter), while the price for the United States ($57.1 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Wood Chips and Particles in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average wood chips and particles export price stood at $426 per cubic meter in 2022, which is down by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 151% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $493 per cubic meter in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($456 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to China ($117 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Wood Chips and Particles in Japan

In 2022, wood chips and particles imports into Japan expanded slightly to 28M cubic meters, surging by 4.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 30M cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips and particles imports rose markedly to $2.3B in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild reduction. Imports peaked at $2.4B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Wood Chips and Particles in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam61752263483110.4%
Australia526310404419-7.3%
South Africa255150211223-4.4%
United States1671231472097.8%
Chile344304221185-18.7%
Thailand13882.095.01513.0%
Indonesia57.858.374.669.76.4%
Brazil11389.552.541.9-28.2%
Others168118130129-8.4%
Total2,3851,7581,9692,257-1.8%

Top Suppliers of Wood Chips and Particles to Japan in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (9.6M cubic meters)
  2. Australia (5.5M cubic meters)
  3. United States (3.8M cubic meters)
  4. South Africa (2.4M cubic meters)
  5. Chile (1.9M cubic meters)
  6. Thailand (1.9M cubic meters)
  7. Indonesia (0.9M cubic meters)
  8. Brazil (0.5M cubic meters)

Exports of Wood Chips and Particles in Japan

Wood chips and particles exports from Japan shrank markedly to 226 cubic meters in 2022, with a decrease of -25.2% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a deep slump. The smallest decline of -6.2% was in 2020. The exports peaked at 385 cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips and particles exports fell dramatically to $96K in 2022. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $178K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export of Wood Chips and Particles in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Thailand74.679.691.885.24.5%
South Korea42.616.4N/A9.4-39.6%
China12.25.118.21.6-49.2%
Hong Kong SAR12.027.012.1N/A0.4%
United StatesN/A18.4N/AN/A0%
Others29.131.69.1N/A-44.1%
Total17117813196.2-17.4%

Top Export Markets for Wood Chips and Particles from Japan in 2022:

  1. Thailand (187.0 cubic meters)
  2. South Korea (25.0 cubic meters)
  3. China (14.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for wood chips and particles 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:

  • FCL 1619 - Wood chips and particles

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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