Japan - Nonwoven Fabric - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingExport of Nonwoven Fabric Surges in Japan, Reaching $66M in February 2024
Japan Nonwoven Fabric Exports
In February 2024, nonwoven fabric exports from Japan rose remarkably to 5.3K tons, with an increase of 10% on the previous month's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in September 2023 with an increase of 22% against the previous month.
In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports expanded sharply to $66M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2024. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2023 when exports increased by 18% against the previous month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $82M. From January 2024 to February 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Nonwoven Fabric in Japan (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | |
| China | 28.5 | 27.1 | 27.2 | 24.4 | 25.9 | 25.8 | 23.7 | 27.6 | 30.0 | 27.1 | 29.2 | 22.2 | 20.0 |
| United States | 13.4 | 22.5 | 17.9 | 16.0 | 19.7 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 13.2 | 14.7 | 13.5 | 15.5 | 10.0 | 11.7 |
| Italy | 5.1 | 5.8 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 6.6 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 9.3 | 7.5 |
| South Korea | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Vietnam | 2.8 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| Thailand | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| Belgium | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| Others | 12.0 | 11.7 | 13.2 | 11.5 | 12.6 | 13.8 | 13.4 | 14.1 | 13.4 | 12.4 | 15.9 | 10.6 | 14.8 |
| Total | 71.8 | 79.8 | 79.3 | 70.5 | 78.6 | 70.3 | 64.4 | 72.1 | 76.8 | 69.4 | 81.6 | 61.0 | 65.8 |
Exports by Country
China (2K tons) was the main destination for nonwoven fabric exports from Japan, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, nonwoven fabric exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (905 tons), twofold. South Korea (523 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.9% share.
From February 2023 to February 2024, the average monthly growth rate of volume to China amounted to -1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the United States (-1.1% per month) and South Korea (-1.5% per month).
In value terms, the largest markets for nonwoven fabric exported from Japan were China ($20M), the United States ($12M) and Italy ($7.5M), with a combined 60% share of total exports.
Italy, with a CAGR of +3.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Export Prices by Country
In February 2024, the nonwoven fabric price stood at $12,443 per ton (FOB, Japan), reducing by -2.2% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2023 an increase of 6.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $13,101 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to February 2024, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($31,475 per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($4,922 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From February 2023 to February 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nonwoven fabric market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 13951010 - Non-wovens of a weight . .25 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
- Prodcom 13951020 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .25 g/m. but . .70 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
- Prodcom 13951030 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .70 g/m. but . .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
- Prodcom 13951050 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
- Prodcom 13951070 - Non-wovens, coated or covered (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel)
Country coverage:
- Japan
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
