Japan: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Japan

The Japanese market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 declined to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Japan

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exported from Japan reduced to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Lebanon and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exported from Japan worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Lebanon and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Imports into Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 supplier to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia totaled X%.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Indonesia totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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