Japan: Mechanical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Mechanical Wood Pulp Market Size in Japan

The Japanese mechanical wood pulp market contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep contraction. Mechanical wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Production in Japan

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Mechanical wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2018, approx. X tons of mechanical wood pulp were exported from Japan; rising by X% against 2017 figures. In general, exports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for mechanical wood pulp exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, mechanical wood pulp exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Myanmar (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Vietnam amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Myanmar (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for mechanical wood pulp exported from Japan were Myanmar ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Vietnam ($X).

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average mechanical wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted significant growth. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2018, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (X%).

Mechanical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of mechanical wood pulp imported into Japan contracted sharply to X tons, which is down by X% on the year before. Overall, imports faced a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest mechanical wood pulp supplier to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, mechanical wood pulp imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mechanical wood pulp to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average mechanical wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, mechanical wood pulp import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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