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Japan - Paper Hand Towels - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingPrice of Paper Hand Towels in Japan Increases by 3% to $1,983 per Ton
Japan Paper Hand Towels Import Price in July 2023
In July 2023, the paper hand towels price stood at $1,983 per ton (CIF, Japan), rising by 3.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $2,161 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to July 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($5,346 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($1,529 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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COUNTRY | Import Price of Paper Hand Towels in Japan (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
United States | 4,841 | 4,557 | 4,456 | 4,523 | 5,461 | 4,797 | 5,025 | 5,049 | 5,282 | 5,357 | 5,271 | 5,334 | 5,346 |
China | 1,861 | 1,871 | 1,812 | 1,806 | 1,859 | 1,905 | 1,908 | 1,873 | 1,888 | 1,841 | 1,790 | 1,746 | 1,762 |
Indonesia | 1,474 | 1,538 | 1,476 | 1,458 | 1,520 | 1,580 | 1,604 | 1,590 | 1,548 | 1,546 | 1,550 | 1,503 | 1,529 |
Average | 1,940 | 2,078 | 1,831 | 1,917 | 1,821 | 2,100 | 2,039 | 2,161 | 1,990 | 2,040 | 2,102 | 1,923 | 1,983 |
Japan Paper Hand Towels Imports
In July 2023, approximately 15K tons of paper hand towels were imported into Japan; which is down by -6.4% compared with June 2023. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4% from July 2022 to July 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 28% m-o-m.
In value terms, paper hand towels imports reduced slightly to $31M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6% over the period from July 2022 to July 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 with an increase of 36% m-o-m.
Japan Paper Hand Towels Imports by Country
In July 2023, China (9.3K tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper hand towels to Japan, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, paper hand towels imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (4.5K tons), twofold.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+1.2% per month) and the United States (+3.7% per month).
In value terms, China ($16M) constituted the largest supplier of paper hand towels to Japan, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($6.9M), with a 23% share of total imports.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+1.5% per month) and the United States (+4.6% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper hand towels 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:
- Prodcom 17221160 - Hand towels of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres
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
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- 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
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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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
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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
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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