Japan: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Japan

The Japanese market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Japan

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Japan were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Thailand, Vietnam, New Zealand, Malaysia, the United States, Pakistan, Indonesia and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Japan

In 2022, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were imported into Japan; dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, imports saw a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), twofold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Japan were Sweden ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Finland ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Norway, Thailand, the United States, Germany, China, Austria and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Norway, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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