| Product Code: ETC7750157 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | 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 |