| Product Code: ETC4489223 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 | |
Japan's monoethylene glycol (MEG) import market in 2024 continued to be dominated by key exporters such as China, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, South Korea, and India. The High Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market structure, underscoring the significant presence of these top exporting countries. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 79.04% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the growing demand for MEG in Japan. Moreover, the remarkable growth rate of 215.55% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a surge in import shipments, reflecting the escalating importance of MEG in various industries within the Japanese market.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for PET (polyethylene terephthalate) packaging in industries such as food and beverage, textiles, and automotive. |
4.2.2 Increasing investments in the production capacity of monoethylene glycol in Japan. |
4.2.3 Rising adoption of monoethylene glycol in the manufacture of antifreeze products. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices, such as crude oil and natural gas, impacting the production costs of monoethylene glycol. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and environmental concerns regarding the use and disposal of monoethylene glycol. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative products like bio-based glycols affecting market growth. |
5 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Trends |
6 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Fiber, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By PET, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Film, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Antifreeze & Coolant, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Naphtha-based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Coal-and natural gas-based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Bio-based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Technology Providers, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Capacity utilization rate of monoethylene glycol plants in Japan. |
8.2 Average selling price of monoethylene glycol in the Japanese market. |
8.3 Research and development expenditure in the monoethylene glycol sector in Japan. |
9 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |