Japan: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Japan

The Japanese unmanufactured tobacco market fell markedly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 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 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Japan

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Unmanufactured tobacco production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Japan reduced modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area in Japan reduced modestly to X ha in 2022, dropping by X% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, exports of tobacco (unmanufactured) from Japan surged to X tons, jumping by X% against 2021. In general, exports saw a temperate increase. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports 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 the Philippines (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Philippines stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the ninth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Japan, together accounting for X% of total imports. India, Zimbabwe, Zambia, China, Turkey, Malawi, Italy, Greece and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), the United States ($X) and Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports. India, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Turkey, Greece, China, Malawi, Italy and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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