Japan: Knife And Scissors Market 2024

Knife And Scissors Market Size in Japan

After two years of growth, the Japanese knife and scissors market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Knife And Scissors Production in Japan

In value terms, knife and scissors production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Knife and scissors production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of knives, scissors and blades exported from Japan reduced modestly to X units, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, knife and scissors exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units) was the main destination for knife and scissors exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, knife and scissors exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), threefold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for knives, scissors and blades exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average knife and scissors export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per unit) 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.

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports into Japan

For the third consecutive year, Japan recorded growth in overseas purchases of knives, scissors and blades, which increased by X% to X units in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, knife and scissors imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest knife and scissors supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, knife and scissors imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of knives, scissors and blades to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average knife and scissors import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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