| Product Code: ETC7750157 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Japan continued to see significant import shipments of thermoplastic unidirectional tape, with top exporters being China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea. Despite high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market experienced a slight decline with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -0.55% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate further decreased by -0.77% from 2023 to 2024, indicating a challenging market environment for thermoplastic unidirectional tape imports 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 Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for lightweight and high-performance materials in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction. |
4.2.2 Increasing focus on sustainability and recyclability, driving the adoption of thermoplastic composites. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to improved manufacturing processes and cost efficiencies in producing thermoplastic unidirectional tapes. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment and production costs associated with thermoplastic unidirectional tapes. |
4.3.2 Limited awareness and understanding of the benefits of thermoplastic composites among end-users. |
4.3.3 Challenges in achieving consistent quality and performance standards in the production of thermoplastic unidirectional tapes. |
5 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Trends |
6 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyamide (PA), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace and Defense, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume, By Sporting Goods, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the adoption of thermoplastic unidirectional tapes by key industries in Japan. |
8.2 Reduction in the manufacturing lead time for thermoplastic unidirectional tapes. |
8.3 Number of research and development partnerships or collaborations focused on enhancing thermoplastic composite technologies in Japan. |
8.4 Improvement in the mechanical properties and performance characteristics of thermoplastic unidirectional tapes through innovation and product development efforts. |
9 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Thermoplastic Unidirectional Tape Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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