| Product Code: ETC7746022 | 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 continued to import significant quantities of polybutylene succinate (PBS) primarily from China, Taiwan, USA, Malaysia, and South Korea. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past four years remained stable at 2.51%. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a moderate concentration of import shipments, suggesting a diverse and competitive market landscape for PBS in Japan. The country's reliance on key exporters highlights the importance of maintaining strong trade relations to meet domestic demand for this material.

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 Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Process, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Usage, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Layer, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Government regulations promoting the use of biodegradable plastics |
4.2.3 Growing awareness among consumers regarding environmental concerns and preference for green products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High production costs compared to traditional plastics |
4.3.2 Limited availability of raw materials for polybutylene succinate (PBS) production |
4.3.3 Lack of widespread adoption and awareness among industries and consumers |
5 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Trends |
6 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Bio-Based Polybutylene Succinate(PBS), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market, By Process |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Trans-Esterification, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Esterification, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Bags, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Mulch Film, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging Film, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Flushable Hygiene Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Fishing Nets, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Coffee Capsules, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.8 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.9 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market, By Usage |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Single-Use, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Reusable, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market, By Packaging Layer |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Primary Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Secondary Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Tertiary Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the adoption of sustainable packaging solutions in Japan |
8.2 Number of new government policies or regulations supporting the use of biodegradable plastics |
8.3 Growth in the number of companies incorporating PBS in their product lines |
8.4 Percentage increase in consumer awareness and preference for eco-friendly products |
8.5 Research and development investment in PBS technology and innovation |
9 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Process, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Usage, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Layer, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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