Raw Plastic Sheeting in Japan | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Japan exported $5.47B in Raw Plastic Sheeting, making it the 4th largest exporter of Raw Plastic Sheeting in the world. At the same year, Raw Plastic Sheeting was the 23rd most exported product in Japan. The main destination of Raw Plastic Sheeting exports from Japan are: China ($2.22B), South Korea ($1.15B), Chinese Taipei ($636M), United States ($292M), and Hong Kong ($167M).

The fastest growing export markets for Raw Plastic Sheeting of Japan between 2021 and 2022 were United States ($12.6M), Vietnam ($8.37M), and United Kingdom ($6.39M).

Imports In 2022, Japan imported $1.87B in Raw Plastic Sheeting, becoming the 13th largest importer of Raw Plastic Sheeting in the world. At the same year, Raw Plastic Sheeting was the 75th most imported product in Japan. Japan imports Raw Plastic Sheeting primarily from: China ($483M), Malaysia ($265M), South Korea ($249M), Indonesia ($193M), and Chinese Taipei ($182M).

The fastest growing import markets in Raw Plastic Sheeting for Japan between 2021 and 2022 were China ($34M), Indonesia ($30.9M), and United States ($28.2M).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (265), DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA, LLC (92), and YOKOHAMA TIRE CORPORATION (80) were at the forefront of shipping Raw Plastic Sheeting from Japan to the United States.

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January 2024

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Overview In January 2024 Japan's Raw Plastic Sheeting exports accounted up to ¥55.6B and imports accounted up to ¥19.8B, resulting in a positive trade balance of ¥35.7B. Between January 2023 and January 2024 the exports of Japan's Raw Plastic Sheeting have increased by ¥11.7B (26.7%) from ¥43.8B to ¥55.6B, while imports increased by ¥168M (0.85%) from ¥19.7B to ¥19.8B.

Destinations In January 2024, Raw Plastic Sheeting were exported mostly to China (¥26B), South Korea (¥10.5B), Taiwan (¥5.87B), United States (¥2.37B), and Hong Kong (¥1.89B), and were imported mostly from China (¥5.33B), Malaysia (¥2.99B), South Korea (¥2.79B), Indonesia (¥2.16B), and United States (¥1.95B).

Growth In January 2024, the increase in Raw Plastic Sheeting's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by an increase in exports to Germany (¥236M or 20.5%), Thailand (¥192M or 21.8%), and United Kingdom (¥185M or 112%). In January 2024, the increase in Raw Plastic Sheeting's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by an increase in imports from Indonesia (¥664M or 36.6%), France (¥474M or 121%), and Vietnam (¥238M or 58.5%).

Subnational Monthly Trade

Time Scale

Year

Quarter

Month

Flow

Exports

Imports

Color

Trade Value

Growth

Growth (%)

EXPORT GROWTH (January 2023 - January 2024)¥11.7B(26.7%)

IMPORT GROWTH (January 2023 - January 2024)¥168M(0.85%)

MAIN EXPORTER (January 2024)Hyōgo¥12.6B

MAIN DESTINATION (January 2024)China¥26B

This section shows Raw Plastic Sheeting's exports and imports data at subnational level for Japan. Click any date in the line plot, any subnational region in the geomap, or any destination or origin country to explore the exports or imports behavior of Raw Plastic Sheeting over time.

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