| Product Code: ETC7741378 | 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 |
In 2024, Japan experienced a significant increase in lignin imports for carbon fiber and carbon nanofiber production. The top exporting countries to Japan, including the USA, Norway (excluding Svalbard and Jan Mayen), South Africa, China, and Metropolitan France, contributed to this growth. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, reached very high levels in 2024, indicating a more consolidated market. With a steady CAGR of 3.21% from 2020 to 2024 and a notable growth rate of 12.68% from 2023 to 2024, the demand for lignin in Japan's carbon fiber and nanofiber industries is showing promising growth prospects.

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 Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Feedstock, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly materials in various industries |
4.2.2 Increasing focus on reducing carbon footprint and promoting renewable resources |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to improved performance and cost-efficiency of lignin-based carbon fiber and carbon nanofiber |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High production costs associated with lignin extraction and processing |
4.3.2 Limited awareness and understanding of the benefits of lignin-based carbon fiber and carbon nanofiber among potential end-users |
4.3.3 Competition from well-established carbon fiber and nanofiber materials in the market |
5 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Trends |
6 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market, By Feedstock |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Revenues & Volume, By Feedstock, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Revenues & Volume, By Palm Oil Empty Fruit Bunch [FEB], 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Revenues & Volume, By Kraft Lignin, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Revenues & Volume, By Lignosulfonates, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Revenues & Volume, By Soda Lignin, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Revenues & Volume, By Organosolv, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydrolysis Lignin, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in lignin-based carbon fiber and carbon nanofiber technologies |
8.2 Number of collaborations and partnerships between academia, industry, and government for advancing lignin-based carbon fiber and nanofiber applications |
8.3 Adoption rate of lignin-based carbon fiber and carbon nanofiber in key industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction |
8.4 Environmental impact assessment and sustainability certifications for lignin-based carbon fiber and carbon nanofiber products |
8.5 Patent filings and intellectual property protection related to lignin-based carbon fiber and carbon nanofiber innovations |
9 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Opportunity Assessment, By Feedstock, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Lignin for Carbon Fiber and Carbon Nanofiber Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |