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Surgical Glove Price in Japan - 2021

Surgical Glove Price in Japan (CIF) - 2021

The average surgical glove import price stood at $107 per thousand pairs in December 2021, dropping by -24.1% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2021 when the average import price increased by 22% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $239 per thousand pairs in July 2021; however, from August 2021 to December 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2021, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($249 per thousand pairs), while the price for Malaysia ($100 per thousand pairs) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2020 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Surgical Glove Price in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average surgical glove export price stood at $0.2 per pair in 2022, rising by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed strong growth. The export price peaked at $1.8 per pair in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($29 per pair), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($2.8 per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Surgical Glove Imports in Japan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of surgical gloves, when their volume decreased by -5.3% to 439M pairs. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 464M pairs in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, surgical glove imports dropped to $79M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.7% 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 +59.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 50%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $83M in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Import of Surgical Glove in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Malaysia	24.2	46.5	45.0	48.6	26.2%
Sri Lanka	11.9	14.1	11.3	9.7	-6.6%
China	0.1	0.1	0.1	9.6	357.9%
Thailand	12.2	12.3	6.0	9.2	-9.0%
Others	1.1	1.4	20.6	1.5	10.9%
Total	49.4	74.4	82.9	78.6	16.7%

Top Suppliers of Surgical Glove to Japan in 2022:

Malaysia (1.7M pairs)
China (0.8M pairs)
Thailand (0.5M pairs)
Sri Lanka (0.4M pairs)

Surgical Glove Exports in Japan

In 2022, exports of surgical gloves from Japan skyrocketed to 546K pairs, growing by 320% against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp decline. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 962K pairs in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, surgical glove exports skyrocketed to $83K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a precipitous contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $151K in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Surgical Glove in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2020-2022
Argentina	126	11.5	68.5	-26.3%
Guatemala	3.6	0.6	3.9	4.1%
China	5.8	0.4	2.2	-38.4%
Hong Kong SAR	1.4	0.4	1.8	13.4%
Paraguay	3.5	0.3	1.4	-36.8%
Dominican Republic	0.6	N/A	0.2	-42.3%
Others	9.5	1.2	4.5	-31.2%
Total	151	14.4	82.6	-26.0%

Top Export Markets for Surgical Glove from Japan in 2022:

Argentina (2.5K pairs)
Guatemala (0.8K pairs)
Paraguay (0.5K pairs)
China (0.1K pairs)
Dominican Republic (0.1K pairs)
Hong Kong SAR (0.1K pairs)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the surgical glove 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 22196000 - Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, m ittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber

Country coverage:

Japan

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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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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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
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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