Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Japan - 2024

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1. Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Japan (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Japan
4. Exports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Japan

Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Japan (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like stood at $58,584 per ton in 2022, increasing by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 4,085%. The import price peaked at $2,997,810 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 France ($459,087 per ton), while the price for Macao SAR ($3,843 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (-16.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like stood at $5,004,974 per ton in 2022, picking up by 41% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 2,072% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($7,294,086 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($1,855,500 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 Thailand (+127.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Japan

In 2022, imports of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like into Japan reduced modestly to 171 tons, with a decrease of -2.2% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like reached $10M in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 90% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Unused Postage, Revenue or Similar Stamps of Current or New Issue in the Country To Which Destined; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates and the Like to Japan in 2022:

1. China (44.8 tons)
2. Hong Kong SAR (9.8 tons)
3. Macao SAR (2.6 tons)
4. Indonesia (2.3 tons)
5. Finland (1.6 tons)
6. Singapore (1.5 tons)
7. Germany (1.3 tons)

Exports of Stamps; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates in Japan

Exports of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like from Japan shrank rapidly to 552 kg in 2022, waning by -24.2% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 728 kg, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like amounted to $2.8M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 89%.

Top Export Markets for Unused Postage, Revenue or Similar Stamps of Current or New Issue in the Country To Which Destined; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Cheque Forms; Banknotes, Stock, Share or Bond Certificates and the Like from Japan in 2022:

1. Hong Kong SAR (220.0 kg)
2. China (148.0 kg)
3. Singapore (47.0 kg)
4. Taiwan (Chinese) (44.0 kg)
5. Switzerland (44.0 kg)
6. United States (17.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform