Japan: Market for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber 2024

Market Size for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber in Japan

The Japanese solid vulcanised rubber sheet market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption faced a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber in Japan

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Exports from Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average solid vulcanised rubber sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X 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 Malaysia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Imports into Japan

Solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports into Japan declined slightly to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest solid vulcanised rubber sheet supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest solid vulcanised rubber sheet suppliers to Japan were China ($X), Thailand ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, South Korea, Malaysia, Germany, Indonesia and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average solid vulcanised rubber sheet import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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