| Product Code: ETC340582 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Japan continued to rely heavily on imports of plastics for personal protective equipment, with top exporters being China, USA, Vietnam, South Korea, and Taiwan. Despite high concentration levels indicated by HHI, the industry experienced a negative CAGR of -5.23% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate in 2024 further declined by -2.01%, reflecting a challenging market environment for the plastics PPE import sector in Japan. Continued strategic planning and market adaptation may be necessary for stakeholders to navigate these challenging dynamics effectively.

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 Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in Japan. |
4.2.2 Growing emphasis on workplace safety regulations and standards. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of innovative plastic materials for PPE. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices impacting production costs. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations regarding the use of plastics in PPE manufacturing. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials such as textiles and metals for PPE production. |
5 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Trends |
6 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene (PE), 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane (PU), 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.8 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Polystyrene (PS), 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.9 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.10 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Head, Eye & Face Protection, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Hearing Protection, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Protective Clothing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Respiratory Protection, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Protective Footwear, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.7 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Fall Protection, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.8 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.9 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of market adoption of innovative plastic materials in PPE. |
8.2 Rate of compliance with safety regulations by PPE manufacturers. |
8.3 Number of patents filed for plastic-based PPE technologies. |
8.4 Percentage of companies investing in RD for improving plastic PPE materials. |
8.5 Level of customer satisfaction with plastic PPE products in terms of comfort and durability. |
9 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Plastics In Personal Protective Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |