Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Japan - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Japan (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Japan
4. Exports of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Japan

Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses amounted to $5,030 per ton, falling by -20.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $6,360 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($14,713 per ton), while the price for China ($4,027 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Japan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses amounted to $3,234 per ton, declining by -58.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $28,460 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 ($20,394 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($3,749 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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Japan

Imports of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses into Japan rose markedly to 219 tons in 2022, increasing by 15% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +86.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 62%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses contracted to $1.1M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +78.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 95%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.2M, and then declined in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets to Japan in 2022:

1. China (59.0 tons)
2. United Kingdom (43.6 tons)
3. Germany (6.0 tons)

Exports of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Japan

In 2022, the amount of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses exported from Japan soared to 26 tons, growing by 20% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +55.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses fell dramatically to $83K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of -5.6% was in 2020.

Top Export Markets for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets from Japan in 2022:

1. South Korea (5.8 tons)
2. China (1.0 tons)
3. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.5 tons)
4. Saudi Arabia (0.3 tons)
5. United States (0.3 tons)
6. Philippines (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform