Japan: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Japan

The Japanese articles of fiber cement market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for articles of fiber cement exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Zealand (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports into Japan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of articles of fiber cement to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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