Japan: Hardboard Market Overview 2020

Hardboard Market Size in Japan

The revenue of the hardboard market in Japan amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, hardboard consumption, however, continues to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the hardboard market attained its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the hardboard market failed to regain its momentum.

Hardboard Production in Japan

In value terms, hardboard production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, hardboard production continues to indicate a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, hardboard production attained its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, hardboard production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Hardboard Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of hardboard were exported from Japan; growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, hardboard exports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, hardboard exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hardboard exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, hardboard exports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, hardboard exports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters), Indonesia (X cubic meters) and Taiwan, Chinese (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of hardboard exports from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Viet Nam and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for hardboard exported from Japan were Indonesia ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan, Chinese ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

China (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average hardboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the hardboard export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for hardboard attained their peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for hardboard remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Viet Nam ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Hardboard Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2018, the amount of hardboard imported into Japan amounted to X cubic meters, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, hardboard imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, hardboard imports reached their peak figure at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hardboard imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, hardboard imports, however, continue to indicate a deep drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters), Malaysia (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of hardboard imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the U.S., Indonesia, Thailand and Brazil, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Malaysia ($X) and China ($X) were the largest hardboard suppliers to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports.

Belgium experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average hardboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the hardboard import price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Brazil ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform