| Product Code: ETC7738235 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Japan saw significant import shipments of flexible packaging paper, with top exporting countries being China, USA, Vietnam, South Korea, and Germany. Despite a high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market experienced a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -2.92% from 2020 to 2024. Additionally, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 decreased by -7.33%, indicating potential challenges and shifts in the market dynamics for flexible packaging paper 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 Flexible Packaging Paper Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Paper Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions in Japan |
4.2.2 Growth in the food and beverage industry requiring flexible packaging |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to improved functionality and design of flexible packaging paper |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to packaging materials and recycling in Japan |
4.3.3 Intense competition from other packaging materials like plastic and metal |
5 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Trends |
6 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market, By Paper Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Kraft Paper, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Parchment Paper, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Greaseproof Paper, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Sulfite Paper, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Glassine Paper, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Bags & Sacks, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Pouches, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Envelopes, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Wraps, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Sachets, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market, By End-use Industry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care & Cosmetics, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer awareness and preference for eco-friendly packaging options |
8.2 Adoption rate of innovative packaging designs and features in the market |
8.3 Investment in research and development for enhancing the quality and performance of flexible packaging paper |
9 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Opportunity Assessment, By Paper Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Flexible Packaging Paper Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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