How
corrugated box market is positioned in japan?
Japan
Corrugated box market is at its growth stage. The corrugated box
market is highly correlated with Japanese economy and with the recovery in the
economy the demand for corrugated packaging for beverages and packaged food
will increase therefore increasing box demand. The sale of corrugated box has
declined from JPY ~ million in 2012 to JPY ~ million in 2014. The major reason
for the decline in production value is the increase in consumption tax by the
Japan government in 2014 from ~% to ~%. This move contracted the Japan’s
economy by ~% and lowered the demand for packaging.
Many corrugators increased production capacity by adding automatic
machineries from China. The domestic production of corrugated boxes increased
from ~ thousand tons in 2012 to ~ thousand tons in 2014.
The weight of corrugated boxes gradually decreased from ~
grams/square meter in 2012 to ~ grams/square meter in 2014. Most of the
business operators promoted weight reduction of corrugated box.
In 2015 OJI Holdings, focused on developing new products in order
to meet consumer demand. They developed different types of colored corrugated
boxes for fruits and vegetables industry. They also established “Package Development
Center” which looks after research and development of new product, planning
& branding of the company.
In 2017, the sale of corrugated box was JPY ~ million and
production registered at ~ thousand tons. The production increased due to the
growing processed food industry in Japan. A large number of multinational food
companies are now actively engaged in global food trade.
Many craft paper manufacturers also increased the price of craft
paper by ~% due to the rise in price of raw material such as pulp and chips.
Also, the price of fuel and chemicals increased thereby rising overall
manufacturing cost.
In 2017, Rengo acquired 60% stake in Kato Danboru Co. Ltd. based
which is corrugated box manufacturer in Tokyo. This acquisition will help in
increasing the competitiveness of both the companies and increased production
of corrugated boxes.
Which
end user is generating more demand for corrugated boxes in japan?
In 2017, processed food segment has dominated the Japan market.
Processed food has contributed a share of ~% in terms of sales volume amounting
to ~ thousand tons in 2017. Processed food is leading as it the growing
industry in Japan and the fast paced lifestyle of consumers has led to an
increase in consumption of processed food as a replacement of homemade meals.
Fruits &
Vegetables, Electrical Appliances & Machinery, Pharmaceuticals, Detergents
& Cosmetics, Ceramics, Glassware & Sundries, Mail Order, Parcel
Delivery & Moving, Other Foods, Textile Products contributed a share of ~%, ~%, ~%, ~%, ~%, ~%, ~% and ~%
respectively in terms of sales volume. In 2017, other end user such as
disposable diapers, hygiene products for the elderly, pet related products has
a sales volume contribution of ~% in Japan corrugated box market accounting to ~
thousand tons.
Which
type of box is generating more demand for corrugated boxes in japan?
In 2017,
regular slotted type of box has contributed a share of ~% in terms of sales
volume amounting to ~ thousand tons. Regular slotted boxes are most preferred
as they are easy to manufacture and moreover, the production is also fast. Price
of slotted corrugated box of dimension (18x18x24) inch is JPY ~ per piece. In regular slotted, all flaps are the same
length from score to edge. Typically, the major flaps meet in the middle and
the minor flaps do not, unless the width is equal to the length.
In 2017, die
cut type of box has contributed a share of ~% in terms of sales volume
amounting to ~ thousand tons. Die cut corrugated boxes are customized according
to the shape of good which has to be packed in it. Price of die cut corrugated
box of dimension (102x102x102) mm is JPY 11.0 per piece. Benefit of die-cut box
is that they are easy to store away since they are flat.
In 2017,
other types of boxes such as full telescope box, partial telescope box,
corrugated tray often used for display purposes, corrugated corner pads
contributed ~% in Japan corrugated box market accounting to ~ thousand tons.
Which
region is generating more demand for corrugated boxes in japan?
In 2017,
Kanto region has contributed highest share of ~% in terms of sales volume
amounting to ~ thousand tons. Kanto region dominated because of better
infrastructure development. Kanto region has a number of electrical and metal
industries thus increasing the demand of corrugated boxes. Saitama, Tokyo and
Tochigi are the major corrugated board manufacturing prefectures in Kanto. Textile,
electrical appliances, metal products and agricultural products are few of the
growing industries in Kanto which are therefore growing the demand for the
corrugated box in the region.
In 2017,
Kinki region has contributed a share of ~% in terms of sales volume amounting
to ~ thousand tons. Automobiles, machinery, electrical equipment, textiles, and
processed foods are the most growing industries in Kinki which are therefore
growing the demand for the corrugated box in the region.
Chubu and Okinawa region contribute a share of ~% and ~%
respectively in terms of sales volume in 2017. Other regions such as Tohoku,
Chugoku, Shikoku and Hokkaido contributed ~% in terms of sales volume in Japan
corrugated box market in 2017.
Which
type of flute is generating more demand for corrugated boxes in japan?
In 2017,
single Flute type of box has contributed a share of ~% in terms of sales volume
amounting to ~ thousand tons. These types of boxes are highly preferred as they
are ideal for storing groceries and most stores hand out their goods to
customers in such boxes instead of common jiffy bags. Single fluted boxes are
made of single fluted corrugated sheet placed between two sheets of linerboard.
In these boxes A, B, C and E flutes are used. A flute is the thickest and used
for stacking items one above the other. B flute is thinner than C and is
suitable to be used in die cuts.
In 2017,
double flute type of box has contributed a share of ~% in terms of sales volume
amounting to ~ thousand tons. Double fluted boxes are made two fluted
corrugated sheets placed between three sheets of linerboard. This type is
called the 5-ply construction where 2 plus 3 layers of sheets ensure rigidity. They
are made up of B and C type of flutes. Also, combination flutes like A/C, B/C
and B/E flutes are used for heavy duty bins.
In 2017,
triple flute types of boxes contributed ~% in Japan corrugated box market which
has amounted to ~ thousand tons.
What
is competitive scenario in japan corrugated box market?
Japan corrugated box market is highly fragmented with the presence of
around ~ organized and un-organized players. Majorly, manufacturing location
and distribution channels witness both regional and cross border trade.
Capacity expansions and additions to the existing product portfolio to cater to
growing demand are the major strategies adopted by industry participants.
Rengo Co. Ltd. is the leading company in Japan corrugated box market
with a market share of ~% followed by Oji Holdings Corporation with market
share of ~% in terms of production value of corrugated boxes. Other companies
such as Chuoh Pack Industry Co. Ltd., Tomoku Co. Ltd., Kariya Shiki Co., Ltd.,
Hiradan Corporation, Aichi Corrugated Cardboard Co. Ltd., Ito Corrugated
Industrial Ltd., Ryohei Corrugated Co., Ltd., Taiyo Corporation Ltd., Maruichi
Corporations, Misuzu-Shigyou Inc., DAIO Packaging Co. Ltd., Tokai Paper Co.
Ltd., Yamakoh, Co., Ltd., Dainippon Pax Kyoto Corporation make up a share of ~% in Japan corrugated box market. Corrugated box
manufacturers compete with each other on the basis of different parameters such
as product offered, Geographical presence, manufacturing facilities, main end
users, clients, product & technological innovation.
What
is the future outlook for corrugated box market in japan?
Japan corrugated industry is expected to increase at a CAGR of ~% in
between the 2018 and 2022 in terms of domestic consumption due to the elevating
demand from the end user segment in order to store and transport their end
products. The domestic consumption is expected to reach ~ thousand tons by 2022
from ~ thousand tons in 2017.
Rising demand of food product packaging and increasing demand for
lightweight packaging materials will augment the growth of Japan Corrugated box
market.
Shelf ready
packaging is also increasing as it significantly reduces the workload for
unpacking and displaying products. This trend is now popular in supermarkets
and as the retail market is growing up the demand for such type of packaging is
also increasing, thereby increasing the need for corrugated boxes. The
emergence of E-commerce industry in Japan the demand of corrugated boxes will
also increase.
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