Price for Hair; Coarse Animal Hair, Carded or Combed in Japan - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Hair; Coarse Animal Hair, Carded or Combed in Japan (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Hair; Coarse Animal Hair, Carded or Combed in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Hair; Coarse Animal Hair, Carded or Combed in Japan
4. Exports of Hair; Coarse Animal Hair, Carded or Combed in Japan

Price for Hair; Coarse Animal Hair, Carded or Combed in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed amounted to $67,777 per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $107,764 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the UK ($135,383 per ton), while the price for China totaled $60,783 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-5.7%).

Price for Hair; Coarse Animal Hair, Carded or Combed in Japan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed amounted to $75,295 per ton, declining by -10% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 105%. The export price peaked at $89,500 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($109,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($70,063 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 the UK (+47.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Hair; Coarse Animal Hair, Carded or Combed in Japan

For the third year in a row, Japan recorded decline in purchases abroad of hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed, which decreased by -20.2% to 640 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The smallest decline of -15.6% was in 2020.

In value terms, imports of hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed reduced notably to $43K in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt decline. The smallest decline of -7.1% was in 2020.

Top Suppliers of Hair; Coarse Animal Hair, Carded or Combed to Japan in 2022:

1. China (290.0 kg)
2. United Kingdom (60.0 kg)

Exports of Hair; Coarse Animal Hair, Carded or Combed in Japan

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed increased by 235% to 251 kg in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed skyrocketed to $19K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Hair; Coarse Animal Hair, Carded or Combed from Japan in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (212.0 kg)
2. United States (22.0 kg)
3. Italy (16.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform