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Soap Market Size in Japan
The Japanese soap market rose modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Soap Production in Japan
In value terms, soap production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Soap production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Soap Exports
Exports from Japan
In 2022, the amount of soap exported from Japan expanded to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, soap exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.
Exports by Country
China (X tons) was the main destination for soap exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, soap exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), eightfold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).
In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for soap exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average soap export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 South Korea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Soap Imports
Imports into Japan
In 2022, the amount of soap imported into Japan rose remarkably to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, soap imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of soap imports to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Vietnam, South Korea, Indonesia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Thailand ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest soap suppliers to Japan, together accounting for X% of total imports. Malaysia, Vietnam, South Korea and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 soap import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted slightly in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soap 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 20413120 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., n.e.c.
- Prodcom 20413150 - Soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders
- Prodcom 20413180 - Soap in forms excluding bars, cakes or moulded shapes, p aper, wadding, felt and non-wovens impregnated or coated with soap/detergent, flakes, granules or powders
- Prodcom 20421915 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., for toilet use
- Prodcom 20421930 - Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, whether or not containing soap, p.r.s.
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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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- 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
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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
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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
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