| Product Code: ETC13109458 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
Japan's plastics and rubber import shipments in 2024 continued to showcase a strong growth trend with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.98% from 2020 to 2024. The top exporting countries to Japan in 2024 include Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, Singapore, and the USA. Despite the increasing diversification of sources, the market remained highly concentrated with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The notable growth rate of 22.07% from 2023 to 2024 indicates a positive momentum in the import market for plastics and rubber in Japan.

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 Rubber Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Plastics Rubber Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Plastics Rubber Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Technological advancements in the plastics and rubber industry leading to improved product quality and innovation. |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for lightweight and durable materials in various end-user industries such as automotive, packaging, and construction. |
4.2.3 Growing emphasis on sustainability and recycling practices in the plastics and rubber sector. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs and profit margins. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and environmental policies concerning the use and disposal of plastics and rubber materials. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials such as biodegradable plastics and sustainable rubber products. |
5 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Trends |
6 Japan Plastics Rubber Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Plastics Rubber Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic Rubber, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoplastic Rubber, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Silicone Rubber, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural Rubber, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan Plastics Rubber Market, By Material |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Nitrile, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By TPU, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Silicone, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By NR, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Japan Plastics Rubber Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive Seals, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Footwear, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics Components, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Machinery, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Japan Plastics Rubber Market, By End Use |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Manufacturing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.6 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in new materials and technologies. |
8.2 Percentage of recycled materials used in production processes. |
8.3 Energy efficiency measures implemented in manufacturing facilities. |
9 Japan Plastics Rubber Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Plastics Rubber Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Plastics Rubber Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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