Japan: Toothpaste Market 2022

Toothpaste Market Size in Japan

The Japanese toothpaste market shrank modestly to $X in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Toothpaste Production in Japan

In value terms, toothpaste production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Toothpaste Exports

Exports from Japan

For the tenth consecutive year, Japan recorded growth in shipments abroad of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices, which increased by X% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, toothpaste exports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for toothpaste exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, toothpaste exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, 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: Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for toothpaste exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toothpaste export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Toothpaste Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, the amount of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices imported into Japan contracted to X tons, which is down by -X% on 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, toothpaste imports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of toothpaste imports to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Ireland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toothpaste to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ireland totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+X% per year) and the United States (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toothpaste import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably countryorigin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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