Price for Non-Tanker Trailer and Semi-Trailers in Japan - 2023

Price for Non-Tanker Trailer and Semi-Trailers in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average non-tanker trailer and semi-trailers import price amounted to $30,082 per unit, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $32,003 per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($177,795 per unit), while the price for the United States ($10,011 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+76.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Non-Tanker Trailer and Semi-Trailers in Japan (FOB) - 2023

The average non-tanker trailer and semi-trailers export price stood at $21,934 per unit in November 2023, approximately mirroring the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 11% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $21,934 per unit in August 2023; afterwards, it flattened through to November 2023.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($21,984 per unit), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($21,933 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Tanker Trailer and Semi-Trailers in Japan

In 2022, the amount of non-tanker trailers and semi-trailers imported into Japan reduced to 2.2K units, which is down by -6.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 3.9K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-tanker trailer and semi-trailers imports rose markedly to $65M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. Imports peaked at $81M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Non-Tanker Trailer and Semi-Trailers in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	40.8	33.5	31.3	30.2	-9.5%
Germany	13.5	9.5	6.8	18.0	10.1%
South Korea	6.0	4.2	4.7	3.6	-15.7%
Netherlands	5.2	9.5	7.5	3.3	-14.1%
Turkey	N/A	0.9	1.2	3.1	85.6%
United States	5.4	3.1	1.8	2.5	-22.6%
Italy	1.4	1.0	2.7	1.6	4.6%
North Macedonia	N/A	0.2	N/A	0.9	112.1%
United Kingdom	4.0	0.7	0.9	0.5	-50.0%
Others	4.8	3.1	4.6	1.5	-32.1%
Total	81.0	65.8	61.6	65.1	-7.0%

Top Suppliers of Non-Tanker Trailer and Semi-Trailers to Japan in 2022:

China (1434.0 units)
United States (248.0 units)
Germany (101.0 units)
North Macedonia (80.0 units)
South Korea (64.0 units)
Turkey (54.0 units)
Netherlands (42.0 units)
United Kingdom (42.0 units)
Italy (41.0 units)

Exports of Non-Tanker Trailer and Semi-Trailers in Japan

In 2022, the amount of non-tanker trailers and semi-trailers exported from Japan reduced sharply to 212 units, dropping by -27.1% against the previous year. In general, exports faced a sharp reduction. The smallest decline of -8.2% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 749 units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-tanker trailer and semi-trailers exports dropped rapidly to $4.2M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous decrease. The smallest decline of -6.9% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $16M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export of Non-Tanker Trailer and Semi-Trailers in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Philippines	5.9	4.4	4.5	3.0	-20.2%
Lao People's Democratic Republic	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.6	0%
United States	0.4	N/A	N/A	0.2	-20.6%
Niger	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.2	0%
Trinidad and Tobago	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
United Kingdom	8.7	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	0.5	1.2	0.7	0.2	-26.3%
Total	15.5	5.6	5.2	4.2	-35.3%