Japan: Stationery Market 2024

Stationery Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese stationery market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Stationery consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Stationery Production in Japan

In value terms, stationery production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Stationery production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Stationery Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of stationery increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stationery exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate increase 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of stationery exports from Japan, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, Canada and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the largest markets for stationery exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, the Philippines and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average stationery export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. Based on 2022 figures, stationery export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Stationery Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of articles of stationery was finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stationery imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of stationery imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest stationery suppliers to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average stationery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform