Japan: Photo-Copying Apparatus Market 2023

Photo-Copying Apparatus Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese photo-copying apparatus market increased by 60% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep contraction. Photo-copying apparatus consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Production in Japan

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Exports

Exports from Japan

Photo-copying apparatus exports from Japan shrank significantly to X units in 2022, reducing by -39.9% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 29%. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 6.4% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for photo-copying apparatus exports from Japan, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, photo-copying apparatus exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X units), fivefold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to -1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-5.1% per year) and the Netherlands (-12.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) were the largest markets for photo-copying apparatus exported from Japan worldwide, together comprising 56% of total exports. Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, India, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

India, with a CAGR of +41.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average photo-copying apparatus export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 44% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 South Korea (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of photo-copying apparatus increased by 69% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Malaysia (X units) constituted the largest supplier of photo-copying apparatus to Japan, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, photo-copying apparatus imports from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Philippines (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X units), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Malaysia amounted to -5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (+49.9% per year) and China (+8.3% per year).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photo-copying apparatus to Japan, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Philippines ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Malaysia totaled -9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (+41.0% per year) and China (-4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average photo-copying apparatus import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -31.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 118%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Thailand ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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