Japan - Bleached Sulphite Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Japan: Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Overview 2019

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in Japan

The revenue of the bleached sulphite pulp market in Japan amounted to $X in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, bleached sulphite pulp consumption continues to indicate a strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the bleached sulphite pulp market attained its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Production in Japan

In 2017, the amount of bleached sulphite pulp produced in Japan totaled X tonnes, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, bleached sulphite pulp production continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the bleached sulphite pulp production attained their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the bleached sulphite pulp production failed to regain its momentum.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Exports from Japan

In 2017, the amount of bleached sulphite pulp exported from Japan totaled X tonnes, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, bleached sulphite pulp exports continue to indicate a precipitous reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the bleached sulphite pulp exports attained their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the bleached sulphite pulp exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, bleached sulphite pulp exports continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. In that year, the bleached sulphite pulp exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the bleached sulphite pulp exports failed to regain its momentum.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Exports by Country from Japan

Viet Nam (X tonnes) was the main destination of bleached sulphite pulp exports from Japan, accounting for X% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphite pulp exports to Viet Nam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Viet Nam stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, largest markets for bleached sulphite pulp exported from Japan were South Korea ($X), Viet Nam ($X) and China ($X).

Among the main countries of destination , South Korea (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Export Prices by Country in Japan

In 2017, the average bleached sulphite pulp export price amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, bleached sulphite pulp export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when the average export prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for bleached sulphite pulp attained their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was South Korea ($X per tonne), while average price for exports to Taiwan, Chinese ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced a decline.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Imports into Japan

In 2017, the amount of bleached sulphite pulp imported into Japan stood at X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, bleached sulphite pulp imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The imports peaked of X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, bleached sulphite pulp imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the bleached sulphite pulp imports attained their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the bleached sulphite pulp imports failed to regain its momentum.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Imports by Country into Japan

France (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and Norway (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of bleached sulphite pulp imports to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, South Africa, Switzerland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest bleached sulphite pulp suppliers to Japan were France ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Norway ($X).

Switzerland (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Import Prices by Country in Japan

The average bleached sulphite pulp import price stood at $X per tonne in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, bleached sulphite pulp import price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for bleached sulphite pulp reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the average import prices for bleached sulphite pulp failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while prices for bleached sulphite pulp imports from the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Switzerland (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform