Price for Cloths; Floor Cloths, Dish-Cloths, Dusters and Similar Cleaning Cloths in Japan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Cloths; Floor Cloths, Dish-Cloths, Dusters and Similar Cleaning Cloths in Japan (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Cloths; Floor Cloths, Dish-Cloths, Dusters and Similar Cleaning Cloths in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Cloths; Floor Cloths, Dish-Cloths, Dusters and Similar Cleaning Cloths in Japan
4. Exports of Cloths; Floor Cloths, Dish-Cloths, Dusters and Similar Cleaning Cloths in Japan

Price for Cloths; Floor Cloths, Dish-Cloths, Dusters and Similar Cleaning Cloths in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for cloths; floor cloths, dish-cloths, dusters and similar cleaning clothses amounted to $6,434 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 10% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $6,480 per ton in October 2023, and then contracted modestly in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($20,574 per ton), while the price for Bangladesh ($1,985 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Cloths; Floor Cloths, Dish-Cloths, Dusters and Similar Cleaning Cloths in Japan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cloths; floor cloths, dish-cloths, dusters and similar cleaning clothses amounted to $28,609 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $60,012 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($128,775 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($11,483 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 Germany (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cloths; Floor Cloths, Dish-Cloths, Dusters and Similar Cleaning Cloths in Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of cloths; floor cloths, dish-cloths, dusters and similar cleaning clothses decreased by -1.1% to 12K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 7.4%.

In value terms, imports of cloths; floor cloths, dish-cloths, dusters and similar cleaning clothses contracted slightly to $75M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Cloths; Floor Cloths, Dish-Cloths, Dusters and Similar Cleaning Cloths to Japan in 2022:

1. China (6.5K tons)
2. Vietnam (3.1K tons)
3. Bangladesh (1.7K tons)
4. Pakistan (0.2K tons)
5. South Korea (0.2K tons)

Exports of Cloths; Floor Cloths, Dish-Cloths, Dusters and Similar Cleaning Cloths in Japan

Exports of cloths; floor cloths, dish-cloths, dusters and similar cleaning clothses from Japan declined to 397 tons in 2022, reducing by -14.3% against 2021. In general, exports showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 36%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 463 tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cloths; floor cloths, dish-cloths, dusters and similar cleaning clothses declined to $11M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $13M, and then reduced in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Cloths; Floor Cloths, Dish-Cloths, Dusters and Similar Cleaning Cloths from Japan in 2022:

1. China (121.3 tons)
2. Taiwan (Chinese) (74.0 tons)
3. Denmark (28.8 tons)
4. Vietnam (28.5 tons)
5. Thailand (20.0 tons)
6. Malaysia (19.5 tons)
7. Indonesia (16.9 tons)
8. Hong Kong SAR (15.5 tons)
9. Singapore (14.4 tons)
10. United States (12.6 tons)
11. Philippines (10.8 tons)
12. Russia (6.6 tons)
13. Germany (6.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform