Japan: Market for Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles 2024

Market Size for Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles in Japan

The Japanese market for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles amounted to $X in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a mild setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles in Japan

In value terms, production of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles

Exports from Japan

For the fifth consecutive year, Japan recorded decline in overseas shipments of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles, which decreased by -1% to X units in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units), the Philippines (X units) and Tajikistan (X units) were the main destinations of exports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles from Japan, with a combined 33% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, New Zealand, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Uganda, Thailand and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Timor-Leste (with a CAGR of +45.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Tajikistan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 35% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Uganda, Thailand and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 45%.

Timor-Leste, with a CAGR of +57.2%, 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

In 2021, the average export price for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Vietnam ($X per unit) and Timor-Leste ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) and Russia ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Timor-Leste (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Road-Sweepers, Mobile Workshops and Other Special Purpose Vehicles

Imports into Japan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles decreased by -30.2% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -33.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles fell notably to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -38.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), the United States (X units) and South Korea (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles to Japan, together accounting for 65% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +30.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles suppliers to Japan were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for 64% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +30.0%, 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

In 2021, the average import price for road-sweepers, mobile workshops and other special purpose vehicles amounted to $X per unit, declining by -1.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 8.8%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Denmark ($X per unit) and the UK ($X per unit), while the price for South Korea ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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