Price for Map, Atlas, Topographical and Hydrographic Chart, in the Book Form in Japan - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Map, Atlas, Topographical and Hydrographic Chart, in the Book Form in Japan (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Map, Atlas, Topographical and Hydrographic Chart, in the Book Form in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Map, Atlas, Topographical and Hydrographic Chart, in the Book Form in Japan
4. Exports of Map, Atlas, Topographical and Hydrographic Chart, in the Book Form in Japan

Price for Map, Atlas, Topographical and Hydrographic Chart, in the Book Form in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for maps, atlases, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed in the book form amounted to $52,148 per ton, jumping by 165% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 167%. The import price peaked at $65,719 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 ($44,005 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($1,642 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+31.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Map, Atlas, Topographical and Hydrographic Chart, in the Book Form in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for maps, atlases, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed in the book form stood at $40,112 per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 110% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $51,548 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($40,771 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States stood at $38,750 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+63.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Map, Atlas, Topographical and Hydrographic Chart, in the Book Form in Japan

For the third year in a row, Japan recorded decline in overseas purchases of maps, atlases, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed in the book form, which decreased by -46.5% to 803 kg in 2022. In general, imports faced a dramatic decrease. The smallest decline of -46.4% was in 2020.

In value terms, imports of maps, atlases, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed in the book form surged to $42K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp setback.

Top Suppliers of Maps and Hydrographic or Similar Charts; Printed in Book Form, Including Atlases, Topographical Plans and Similar Articles to Japan in 2022:

1. United States (776.0 kg)
2. Singapore (285.0 kg)
3. United Kingdom (207.0 kg)
4. China (132.0 kg)
5. Thailand (109.0 kg)
6. South Korea (25.0 kg)

Exports of Map, Atlas, Topographical and Hydrographic Chart, in the Book Form in Japan

In 2022, exports of maps, atlases, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed in the book form from Japan dropped rapidly to 233 kg, with a decrease of -45.6% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of maps, atlases, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed in the book form shrank remarkably to $9.3K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Maps and Hydrographic or Similar Charts; Printed in Book Form, Including Atlases, Topographical Plans and Similar Articles from Japan in 2022:

1. China (157.0 kg)
2. United States (76.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform