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View PricingJapan Sees Significant Decrease in Plastic Bag Imports, Dropping to $1.2B in 2023
Japan Plastic Bag Imports
In 2023, plastic bag imports into Japan shrank to 494K tons, waning by -6.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 7.2%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 602K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, plastic bag imports fell to $1.2B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $1.5B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Plastic Bag in Japan (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 736 | 748 | 652 | 615 | 595 | 609 | 564 | 481 | 461 | 511 | 479 |
| Vietnam | 112 | 135 | 154 | 170 | 209 | 276 | 286 | 244 | 227 | 286 | 249 |
| Thailand | 183 | 191 | 175 | 176 | 183 | 194 | 178 | 180 | 177 | 220 | 171 |
| Indonesia | 154 | 176 | 156 | 142 | 146 | 163 | 149 | 131 | 137 | 167 | 151 |
| Malaysia | 61.7 | 72.0 | 62.5 | 60.4 | 59.8 | 59.8 | 52.0 | 39.6 | 43.4 | 44.6 | 35.5 |
| Philippines | 35.0 | 36.5 | 31.8 | 28.4 | 27.0 | 30.7 | 32.3 | 25.7 | 24.5 | 31.1 | 24.7 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 27.5 | 30.0 | 24.0 | 25.1 | 27.5 | 29.3 | 26.9 | 24.1 | 21.1 | 20.5 | 19.1 |
| Others | 48.0 | 63.6 | 63.5 | 65.3 | 69.5 | 73.3 | 74.5 | 74.1 | 68.4 | 65.9 | 54.8 |
| Total | 1,358 | 1,451 | 1,318 | 1,283 | 1,317 | 1,435 | 1,362 | 1,200 | 1,160 | 1,346 | 1,184 |
Imports by Country
China (183K tons), Vietnam (130K tons) and Indonesia (78K tons) were the main suppliers of plastic bag imports to Japan, with a combined 79% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, China ($479M), Vietnam ($249M) and Thailand ($171M) constituted the largest plastic bag suppliers to Japan, together comprising 76% of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +8.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Imports by Type
In 2023, sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene (481K tons) was the main type of plastic sacks and bags supplied to Japan, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by plastics (14K tons), with a 2.8% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene imports was relatively modest.
In value terms, sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene ($1.1B) constituted the largest type of plastic sacks and bags supplied to Japan, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by plastics ($79M), with a 6.7% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the plastic bag price amounted to $2,395 per ton (CIF, Japan), which is down by -5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 8.8%. The import price peaked at $2,637 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($3,020 per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($1,698 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic bag 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 22221100 - Sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene (including cones)
- Prodcom 22221200 - Plastic sacks and bags (including cones) (excluding of polymers of ethylene)
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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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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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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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED 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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- TOP CONSUMING 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
