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Japan: Surgical Glove Market 2024

Surgical Glove Market Size in Japan

After five years of growth, the Japanese surgical glove market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible expansion. Surgical glove consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Surgical Glove Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of surgical gloves exported from Japan skyrocketed to X pairs, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X pairs in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, surgical glove exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X pairs) was the main destination for surgical glove exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, surgical glove exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Guatemala (X pairs), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Paraguay (X pairs), with an X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for surgical gloves exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Guatemala ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average surgical glove export price amounted to $X per pair, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a notable increase. The export price peaked at $X per pair in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Paraguay (less than $X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Surgical Glove Imports

Imports into Japan

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of surgical gloves decreased by X% to X pairs in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X pairs in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, surgical glove imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X pairs), China (X pairs) and Thailand (X pairs) were the main suppliers of surgical glove imports to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of surgical gloves to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Malaysia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average surgical glove import price stood at $X per pair in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, surgical glove import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per pair. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per pair), while the price for China ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for surgical gloves in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 43% share of global consumption. Germany, Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, the UK, the Netherlands, Thailand, Vietnam and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

What are the largest producers of surgical gloves in the world?

The country with the largest volume of surgical glove production was China, accounting for 32% of total volume. Moreover, surgical glove production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total production with an 11% share.

What are the leading suppliers of surgical gloves to Japan?

In value terms, Malaysia constituted the largest supplier of surgical gloves to Japan, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka, with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.7% share.

What are the leading importers of surgical gloves from Japan?

In value terms, Argentina remains the key foreign market for surgical gloves exports from Japan, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Guatemala, with a 4.6% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 2.6% share.

What is the average export price for surgical gloves in Japan?

In 2022, the average surgical glove export price amounted to $0.2 per pair, rising by 35% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for surgical gloves in Japan?

In 2022, the average surgical glove import price amounted to $0.2 per pair, almost unchanged from the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the surgical glove 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 22196000 - Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, m ittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber

Country coverage:

Japan

Data coverage:

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
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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