Japan: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Japan

The Japanese market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild reduction. 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.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Japan

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Japan

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume 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).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 South Korea (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Japan

In 2022, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports into Japan rose rapidly to X tons, increasing by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), twofold. The United States (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 China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Thailand, Poland, Vietnam, the UK, Belgium, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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