| Product Code: ETC11769490 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
Japan's corrugated medium import market in 2024 continued to be dominated by key exporting countries such as China, South Korea, Italy, Thailand, and Taiwan. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, significantly increased from 2023 to 2024, indicating a very high level of concentration. Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.55% from 2020 to 2024, the market experienced a notable decline with a growth rate of -10.01% from 2023 to 2024. This suggests a challenging landscape for corrugated medium importers in Japan, highlighting the importance of strategic planning and adaptation to market dynamics.

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 Corrugated Medium Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Corrugated Medium Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Corrugated Medium Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Paper Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Strength Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Manufacturing Process, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing e-commerce industry in Japan leading to increased demand for packaging materials like corrugated medium. |
4.2.2 Shift towards sustainable packaging solutions driving the adoption of corrugated medium due to its recyclability and eco-friendly nature. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in the manufacturing processes of corrugated medium leading to improved efficiency and quality. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the production cost of corrugated medium. |
4.3.2 Intense competition among corrugated medium manufacturers leading to pricing pressures. |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental standards and waste management affecting the production and usage of corrugated medium. |
5 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Trends |
6 Japan Corrugated Medium Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Corrugated Medium Market, By Paper Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, By Recycled, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, By Virgin, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, By Blended, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan Corrugated Medium Market, By End-Use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Japan Corrugated Medium Market, By Strength Grade |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, By 23 ECT, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, By 26 ECT, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, By 42 ECT, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Japan Corrugated Medium Market, By Manufacturing Process |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, By Semi-chemical, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, By Mechanical Pulp, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical Pulp, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of corrugated medium made from recycled materials. |
8.2 Average lead time for manufacturing corrugated medium products. |
8.3 Percentage of customer complaints related to the quality of corrugated medium products. |
8.4 Energy consumption per unit of corrugated medium produced. |
8.5 Rate of innovation in corrugated medium manufacturing processes. |
9 Japan Corrugated Medium Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Opportunity Assessment, By Paper Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Opportunity Assessment, By Strength Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Opportunity Assessment, By Manufacturing Process, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Corrugated Medium Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Corrugated Medium Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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