| Product Code: ETC7746184 | 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 |
The import shipments of polyurethane hot-melt adhesives to Japan in 2024 continued to see significant concentration among top exporting countries, with China, USA, Germany, Taiwan, and Malaysia leading the way. Despite a high concentration in 2023, the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) remained at elevated levels in 2024. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was negative at -8.28%, with a slightly improved growth rate of -7.58% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a challenging market environment for polyurethane hot-melt adhesive imports into 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 Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable adhesive solutions |
4.2.2 Growing adoption of polyurethane hot-melt adhesives in automotive and construction industries |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to improved product performance and application versatility |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative adhesive technologies such as water-based adhesives |
5 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Trends |
6 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-reactive, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Reactive, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Board, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Furniture (Woodworking), 2021- 2031F |
6.2.8 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.9 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in new formulations and applications |
8.2 Number of patents filed for innovative polyurethane hot-melt adhesive technologies |
8.3 Percentage of market share in key industries adopting polyurethane hot-melt adhesives |
8.4 Customer satisfaction and retention rates for polyurethane hot-melt adhesive products |
8.5 Adoption rate of polyurethane hot-melt adhesives in new applications or industries |
9 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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