| Product Code: ETC7741221 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The laxative import market in Japan experienced a decline in concentration in 2024, with top exporting countries being the USA, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, and Sweden. The negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 indicates a challenging market environment. However, the slightly improved growth rate from 2023 to 2024 suggests a potential stabilization in the industry. Japan's laxative import shipments continue to attract diverse sources, reflecting a competitive landscape with opportunities for further market expansion.

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 Laxative Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Laxative Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Laxative Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Flavors, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Indication, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Mode of Purchase, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Dosage Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.11 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Route of Administration, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Laxative Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about digestive health and the importance of regular bowel movements |
4.2.2 Growing elderly population in Japan leading to higher demand for laxatives |
4.2.3 Changing dietary habits and sedentary lifestyle contributing to digestive issues |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and approval processes for laxative products in Japan |
4.3.2 Potential side effects and health risks associated with long-term use of laxatives |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative natural remedies and dietary supplements for digestive health |
5 Japan Laxative Market Trends |
6 Japan Laxative Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Laxative Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Osmotic Laxatives, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Stimulant Laxatives, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Bulk Laxatives and Lubricant, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Emollient laxatives, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Laxative Market, By Flavors |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By With Flavors, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Without Flavors, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Japan Laxative Market, By Source |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Japan Laxative Market, By Indication |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Chronic Constipation, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Opioid-Induced constipation, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Acute constipation, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Japan Laxative Market, By Mode of Purchase |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Prescription, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Over-the-Counter, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 Japan Laxative Market, By Dosage Form |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Tablets, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Capsules, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.4 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.5 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid and Gels, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.6 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Suppositories, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.7 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.7 Japan Laxative Market, By Route of Administration |
6.7.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.7.2 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Oral???????, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.3 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Rectal, 2021- 2031F |
6.8 Japan Laxative Market, By Population Type |
6.8.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.8.2 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Children, 2021- 2031F |
6.8.3 Japan Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Adults, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Laxative Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Laxative Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Laxative Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Laxative Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of prescriptions for laxative products |
8.2 Percentage of population using laxatives regularly |
8.3 Rate of new product development and innovation in the laxative market |
9 Japan Laxative Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Flavors, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Indication, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Japan Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Mode of Purchase, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 Japan Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Dosage Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.7 Japan Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Route of Administration, 2021 & 2031F |
9.7 Japan Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Population Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Laxative Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Laxative Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Laxative Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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