| Product Code: ETC11299090 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
Japan's water-borne adhesives import market in 2024 continued to see significant concentration, with the top exporting countries being the USA, China, India, Metropolitan France, and Taiwan. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a robust 11.65%, showcasing sustained growth in demand. Furthermore, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 was recorded at 2.5%, highlighting a steady expansion trend in import shipments of water-borne adhesives to 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 Water-Borne Adhesives Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Chemistry Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing environmental concerns and regulations favoring the use of water-borne adhesives over solvent-based alternatives. |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable products in various industries such as packaging, construction, and automotive. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of high-performance water-borne adhesives with improved bonding capabilities. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial cost of water-borne adhesives compared to solvent-based adhesives. |
4.3.2 Challenges related to the performance and durability of water-borne adhesives in certain applications. |
4.3.3 Competition from other adhesive technologies such as hot melt and reactive adhesives. |
5 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Trends |
6 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Acrylic Adhesives, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane Adhesives, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Epoxy Adhesives, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural Rubber Adhesives, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Vinyl Acetate Adhesives, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market, By Chemistry Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Emulsion Polymerization, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Water-dispersible, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Waterborne Epoxy, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Latex-based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Solvent-free, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper Carton Sealing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Interior Bonding, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Tile & Flooring, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Book Binding, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.6 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenues & Volume, By Fabric Laminates, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of market share held by water-borne adhesives within the adhesive industry in Japan. |
8.2 Growth rate of the eco-friendly product segment in the Japanese adhesive market. |
8.3 Number of new product launches and innovations in the water-borne adhesives sector in Japan. |
8.4 Adoption rate of water-borne adhesives among key end-user industries in Japan. |
8.5 Customer satisfaction levels and feedback on the performance of water-borne adhesives in various applications. |
9 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Opportunity Assessment, By Chemistry Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Water-Borne Adhesives Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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