| Product Code: ETC7741429 | 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 |
Japan's liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier import shipments in 2024 continued to showcase high concentration, with the top exporting countries being the UK, Singapore, China, Australia, and Panama. The market exhibited a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 47.12% from 2020 to 2024, indicating significant expansion. However, there was a notable decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024, with a decrease of -39.32%. This data suggests a dynamic and evolving landscape in Japan's LNG import market, influenced by global trends and economic factors.

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 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Containment Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Storage Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Propulsion Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for natural gas as a cleaner alternative to other fossil fuels |
4.2.2 Growing focus on energy security and diversification of energy sources in Japan |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of natural gas for power generation |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High capital costs associated with the construction and operation of LNG carriers |
4.3.2 Volatility in global LNG prices impacting investment decisions in the LNG carrier market |
4.3.3 Stringent environmental regulations increasing operational costs for LNG carriers |
5 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Trends |
6 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market, By Containment Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By Containment Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By Moss Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By Membrane Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market, By Storage Capacity |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By Under 120,000 cubic meter, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By 120,000-160,000 cubic meter, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By Above 160,000 cubic meter, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market, By Propulsion Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By Steam Turbines, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By Dual Fuel Diesel Engine/Tri-Fuel Diesel Engine (DFDE/TFDE), 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By Slow-Speed Diesel (SSD), 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By M-type Electronically Controlled Gas Injection (ME-GI), 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By XDF- Two Stroke Engine, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market, By End User Industry |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By Transport, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By Defense, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average age of the LNG carrier fleet in Japan |
8.2 Number of new LNG carrier orders placed by Japanese companies |
8.3 Utilization rate of existing LNG carriers in Japan |
8.4 Average charter rates for LNG carriers in the region |
8.5 Number of LNG cargoes imported to Japan annually |
9 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Opportunity Assessment, By Containment Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Opportunity Assessment, By Storage Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Opportunity Assessment, By Propulsion Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |