Japan: Glass Container Market Overview 2021

Glass Container Market Size in Japan

The Japanese glass container market contracted modestly to $X in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Glass Container Production in Japan

In value terms, glass container production declined slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Glass container production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Glass Container Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2019, the amount of bottles, jars and other containers of glass exported from Japan totaled X units, rising by X% against 2018. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass container exports reached $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X units), Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) and China (X units) were the main destinations of glass container exports from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Taiwan (Chinese), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for glass container exported from Japan were the U.S. ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese), Viet Nam and Singapore, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Viet Nam saw 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 2019, the average glass container export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, glass container export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glass Container Imports

Imports into Japan

For the third consecutive year, Japan recorded growth in purchases abroad of bottles, jars and other containers of glass, which increased by X% to X units in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, glass container imports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of glass container to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, glass container imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of glass container to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average glass container import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, glass container import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bottles, jars and other containers of glass in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of glass container consumption was China (99B units), comprising approx. 21% of total volume. Moreover, glass container consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (37B units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (27B units), with a 5.7% share.

What are the largest producers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass in the world?

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China (101B units) remains the largest glass container producing country worldwide, accounting for 21% of total volume. Moreover, glass container production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (35B units), threefold. Italy (27B units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass to Japan?

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In value terms, China ($33M) constituted the largest supplier of glass container to Japan, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($3.1M), with a 5.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.9% share.

What are the leading importers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass from Japan?

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In value terms, the largest markets for glass container exported from Japan were the U.S. ($13M), China ($13M) and South Korea ($9.4M), together accounting for 57% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), Viet Nam and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

What is the average export price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Japan?

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The average glass container export price stood at $2.7 per unit in 2019, growing by 2.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Japan?

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The average glass container import price stood at $4.3 per unit in 2019, growing by 42% against the previous year.