| Product Code: ETC7745884 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Japan's plastics import market in 2024 saw significant contributions from South Korea, USA, Thailand, Vietnam, and China. With a low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating low market concentration, the industry remains competitive. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.04% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the sector's robust expansion. Moreover, the growth rate of 14.42% from 2023 to 2024 demonstrates the continued momentum in plastics import shipments to Japan, indicating a positive outlook for the industry.

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 Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Plastics Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Plastics Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Plastics Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for lightweight and durable materials in various industries |
4.2.2 Increasing adoption of plastic packaging in the food and beverage sector |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of innovative plastic products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental concerns and regulations regarding plastic waste management |
4.3.2 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting production costs |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials such as biodegradable plastics |
5 Japan Plastics Market Trends |
6 Japan Plastics Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Plastics Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Traditional Plastics, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Engineering Plastics, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Bioplastics, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Plastics Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Injection Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Extrusion Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Blow Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Japan Plastics Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical and Electronics, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive and Transportation, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Furniture and Bedding, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Japan Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Plastics Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Plastics Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Plastics Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Plastics Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of plastics in Japan |
8.2 Adoption rate of sustainable plastic production practices |
8.3 Research and development investment in eco-friendly plastic technologies |
9 Japan Plastics Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Plastics Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Plastics Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Plastics Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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