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Japan: Shipping Market 2024

Shipping Market Size in Japan

The Japanese shipping market soared to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Shipping Production in Japan

In value terms, shipping production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Shipping Exports

Exports from Japan

Shipping exports from Japan contracted markedly to X units in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shipping exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Djibouti (X units) was the main destination for shipping exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, shipping exports to Djibouti exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X units), fourfold. Mongolia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Djibouti was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (X% per year) and Mongolia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for shipping exported from Japan were South Korea ($X), Djibouti ($X) and Tuvalu ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Tuvalu, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 shipping export price stood at $X,346 per unit in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X,522 per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X,821 per unit), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($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 Kiribati (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Shipping Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, approx. X units of ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons were imported into Japan; which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, shipping imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Panama (X units) was the main shipping supplier to Japan, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Panama was relatively modest.

In value terms, Panama ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons to Japan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Panama was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average shipping import price stood at $X,406 per unit in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Panama.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Korea amounted to X% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons in the world?

The Philippines remains the largest shipping consuming country worldwide, accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, shipping consumption in the Philippines exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy, threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ireland, with a 7.1% share.

What are the largest producers of ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Philippines, Italy and Trinidad and Tobago, with a combined 57% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons to Japan?

In value terms, Panama constituted the largest supplier of ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons to Japan.

What are the leading importers of ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons from Japan?

In value terms, the largest markets for shipping exported from Japan were South Korea, Djibouti and Tuvalu, together comprising 70% of total exports.

What is the average export price for ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons in Japan?

The average shipping export price stood at $4,247,346 per unit in 2022, reducing by -13.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ships, vessels, ferry-boats for the transport of persons in Japan?

The average shipping import price stood at $9,752,406 per unit in 2022, increasing by 592% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the shipping market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 30112130 - Cruise vessels
Prodcom 30112150 - Ferries

Country coverage:

Japan

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023