Japan: Graphic Papers Market 2024

Graphic Papers Market Size in Japan

The Japanese graphic papers market shrank to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. Graphic papers consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphic Papers Production in Japan

In value terms, graphic papers production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of graphic papers exported from Japan dropped to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced increase 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 2021 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, graphic papers exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of graphic papers exports from Japan, together comprising X% of total exports. Vietnam, India, South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, the United States, Australia, Hong Kong SAR and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the largest markets for graphic papers exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India, 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 graphic papers export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of graphic papers imported into Japan shrank notably to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphic papers imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphic papers imports to Japan, together accounting for X% of total imports. The UK, Finland, South Korea, Sweden and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic papers to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average graphic papers import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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