Japan - Natural Rubber And Gums - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Japan: Overview of the Market for Natural Rubber And Gums 2019

Market Size for Natural Rubber And Gums in Japan

The revenue of the natural rubber and gum market in Japan amounted to $X in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum consumption continues to indicate an abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Natural rubber and gum consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Exports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Exports from Japan

Natural rubber and gum exports from Japan amounted to X tonnes in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, natural rubber and gum exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum exports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum exports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum exports reached their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tonnes) was the main destination for natural rubber and gum exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, natural rubber and gum exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X tonnes), fivefold. Saudi Arabia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (-X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for natural rubber and gum exported from Japan were Hungary ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey and the U.S., which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among 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

The average natural rubber and gum export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the natural rubber and gum export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for natural rubber and gums attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Imports into Japan

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of natural rubber and gums were imported into Japan; dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, natural rubber and gum imports continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum imports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum imports continue to indicate a deep decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tonnes) and Thailand (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of natural rubber and gum imports to Japan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malaysia.

In value terms, the largest natural rubber and gum suppliers to Japan were Malaysia ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Malaysia recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven years.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average natural rubber and gum import price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the natural rubber and gum import price continues to indicate a moderate descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for natural rubber and gums reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per tonne), while the price for Malaysia amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform