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Japan - Packaging Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingJapan's Export of Packaging Materials Declines Sharply to $2.1B in 2023
Japan Packaging Materials Exports
In 2023, shipments abroad of packaging materials decreased by -23.3% to 2.3M tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 3.1M tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, packaging materials exports shrank dramatically to $2.1B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $3B. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
COUNTRY | Export Value of Packaging Materials in Japan (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
China | 186 | 164 | 142 | 153 | 206 | 219 | 192 | 310 | 383 | 402 | 298 |
South Korea | 166 | 195 | 182 | 202 | 205 | 213 | 227 | 216 | 265 | 230 | 189 |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 84.8 | 82.6 | 80.1 | 85.2 | 103 | 102 | 106 | 109 | 135 | 123 | 107 |
Vietnam | 40.1 | 55.4 | 57.4 | 67.4 | 84.0 | 115 | 103 | 100 | 131 | 120 | 91.3 |
Malaysia | 70.3 | 70.4 | 66.5 | 89.6 | 104 | 124 | 101 | 106 | 132 | 101 | 66.2 |
Thailand | 56.7 | 77.8 | 68.0 | 81.3 | 110 | 102 | 82.0 | 80.3 | 95.0 | 84.3 | 53.3 |
United States | 181 | 185 | 167 | 162 | 178 | 165 | 139 | 92.7 | 122 | 75.1 | 51.0 |
Others | 1,247 | 1,278 | 1,170 | 1,285 | 1,432 | 1,503 | 1,392 | 1,361 | 1,720 | 1,643 | 1,216 |
Total | 2,032 | 2,108 | 1,933 | 2,125 | 2,422 | 2,545 | 2,343 | 2,375 | 2,984 | 2,778 | 2,073 |
Exports by Country
China (452K tons) was the main destination for packaging materials exports from Japan, with a 19% share of total exports. Moreover, packaging materials exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (168K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (124K tons), with a 5.3% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at +17.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+7.9% per year) and Vietnam (+10.7% per year).
In value terms, China ($298M), South Korea ($189M) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($107M) constituted the largest markets for packaging materials exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined 29% share of total exports. Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.
Among the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +8.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Paperboard case materials (1.6M tons) was the largest type of packaging materials exported from Japan, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, paperboard case materials exceeded the volume of the second product type, wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard (420K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by folding boxboard (243K tons), with a 10% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of paperboard case materials exports totaled +16.1%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard (-0.2% per year) and folding boxboard (-3.5% per year).
In value terms, packaging materials with the largest exports in Japan were paperboard case materials ($788M), folding boxboard ($641M) and wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard ($568M), with a combined 96% share of total exports.
Paperboard case materials, with a CAGR of +10.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the packaging materials price stood at $883 per ton (FOB, Japan), which is down by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,743 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($5,666 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($431 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the packaging materials 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:
- FCL 1617 - Case materials
- FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
- FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
- FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging
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
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023