Japan: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese non-cellular polypropylene film market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Japan

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Non-cellular polypropylene film production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Japan dropped modestly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-cellular polypropylene film exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong SAR, India, Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Philippines, 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

The average non-cellular polypropylene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip imported into Japan surged to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. 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 in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polypropylene film imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports. Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Germany and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest non-cellular polypropylene film suppliers to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports. South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Germany, Vietnam and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polypropylene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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