Japan - Curtains And Interior Blinds - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingImport of Curtains in Japan Increases Slightly to $19M in November 2023
Japan Curtains Imports
In November 2023, the amount of curtains and interior blinds imported into Japan expanded sharply to 7.2M square meters, surging by 12% compared with October 2023 figures. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 36% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 8.4M square meters. From April 2023 to November 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, curtains imports expanded sharply to $19M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 35% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $23M. From April 2023 to November 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Curtains in Japan (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | |
| China | 12.4 | 12.2 | 14.0 | 11.3 | 17.8 | 14.7 | 16.4 | 13.2 | 12.2 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.1 | 13.5 |
| Vietnam | 4.4 | 4.5 | 6.7 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Philippines | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Indonesia | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Others | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Total | 19.4 | 18.8 | 23.2 | 17.4 | 23.4 | 20.4 | 22.2 | 19.1 | 17.3 | 18.0 | 18.5 | 17.6 | 19.2 |
Imports by Country
In November 2023, China (5.7M square meters) constituted the largest supplier of curtains to Japan, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, curtains imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (1.2M square meters), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Indonesia (113K square meters), with a 1.6% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Vietnam (-2.3% per month) and Indonesia (-0.8% per month).
In value terms, China ($14M) constituted the largest supplier of curtains to Japan, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($3.5M), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 3.4% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Vietnam (-1.8% per month) and the Philippines (-2.8% per month).
Imports by Type
In November 2023, curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances; of synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted (6M square meters) constituted the largest type of curtains supplied to Japan, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances; of synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances, knitted or crocheted, of synthetic fibres (1.1M square meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances; of cotton, not knitted or crocheted (117K square meters), with a 1.6% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances; of synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances, knitted or crocheted, of synthetic fibres (-1.8% per month) and curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances; of cotton, not knitted or crocheted (-0.3% per month).
In value terms, curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances; of synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted ($16M) constituted the largest type of curtains supplied to Japan, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances, knitted or crocheted, of synthetic fibres ($2.9M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances; of cotton, not knitted or crocheted, with a 2.1% share.
Import Prices by Country
In November 2023, the curtains price stood at $2.7 per square meter (CIF, Japan), waning by -2.3% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2023 an increase of 2.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2.8 per square meter in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to November 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($3.5 per square meter), while the price for China ($2.4 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the curtains market in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 13921530 - Curtains and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances, of knitted or crocheted materials
- Prodcom 13921550 - Curtains and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances, of woven materials
- Prodcom 13921570 - Curtains and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances, of nonwoven materials
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
