In the current year, 2023, the total revenue generated by intermediate bulk container (IBC) suppliers operating in Japan is likely to reach US$ 927.2 million. From 2023 to 2033, the regional demand for intermediate bulk containers is projected to develop at a CAGR of 6.20%. By the conclusion of this projected time period, the total demand for IBCs in Japan, in terms of value, is estimated to surpass US$ 1,687.0 million.
| Attributes | Details |
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| Industry size of Japan in 2023 | US$ 927.2 million |
| Expected Industry Size of Japan by 2033 | US$ 1,687.0 million |
| Forecasted CAGR between 2023 to 2033 | 6.20% |
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Sustainability Soars in Japan with IBCs: The popularity of IBC in Japan is growing as an industrial-grade, reusable, sustainable container that can be easily moved with a pallet jack or forklift. The emphasis on sustainable development and the implementation of strict environmental regulations have resulted in higher adoption of reusable packaging solutions worldwide.
Compact IBCs Transforming Retail Spaces: The domestic demand for intermediate bulk containers in Japan is booming with the growing adoption of compact packaging solutions in retail and commercial sectors. Given the higher emphasis of businesses in Japan on efficient space management, the demand for intermediate bulk containers has remained lucrative.
Agricultural Growth Fuels IBC Demand: With the proliferation of food and agricultural industries in Japan, intermediate bulk containers have gained widespread popularity as packaging options. On top of that, the federal effort to strengthen the agriculture sector in the hinterlands of Japan has boosted the demand for packaging solutions like IBCs.
Japan's Pharma Boom Benefits IBCs: The global demand for chemicals and pharmaceuticals manufactured in Japan has grown significantly in the recent past. This emerging sector is poised to create more opportunities for IBC manufacturers as the global demand for medicines and drugs is growing rapidly.
IBC Innovation Matches Marketing Trends: There is an emerging tendency for the creation of customized and specialized IBCs as packaging needs are getting more precise with evolving marketing strategies. Intermediate bulk container manufacturers have also shifted their focus to small-scale industries as e-commerce and direct-to-consumer distribution platforms are growing in Japan.
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Throughout the next ten years, the solid and semi-solid sector is predicted to rule the IBC business in Japan in terms of content type. As per our findings, this segment is likely to hold around 92.8% of the revenue share from sales of IBC in Japan in 2023. Meanwhile, the liquid segment is predicted to garner more traction with growing sales of chemicals at retail stores over the projection period.
| Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) in Japan based on Content Type | Solid & Semi-solid |
|---|---|
| Total Share (2023) | 92.8% |
In 2023, the rigid intermediate bulk container segment is projected to hold around 75.0% of the regional sales by product type. Over the projected years, the rigid IBC segment is expected to provide an additional revenue potential worth US$ 550 million in the country. On the other hand, the flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC) segment is expected to witness higher growth for its rising demand in the food and beverage sector.
| Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) in Japan based on Product Type | Rigid Intermediate Bulk Container (RIBC) |
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| Total Share (2023) | 75.0% |
The packaging sector of Japan has acquired recognition worldwide due to the successful use of advanced technologies and sustainable materials in its products. In fact, some of the globally leading manufacturers of IBC are based in Japan, making the overall industry fairly consolidated in the country.
The recent surge in demand for intermediate bulk containers is expected to further encourage the entry of new industry players that could intensify the competition. However, the presence of many multinational companies is anticipated to restrain the start-ups from scaling up their business in the short term.
Recent Developments in Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) in Japan
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| Attribute | Details |
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| Estimated Industry Size in 2023 | US$ 927.2 million |
| Projected Industry Size by 2033 | US$ 1,687.0 million |
| Anticipated CAGR between 2023 to 2033 | 6.20% CAGR |
| Historical Analysis of Demand for Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) in Japan | 2018 to 2022 |
| Demand Forecast for Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) in Japan | 2023 to 2033 |
| Report Coverage | Industry Size, Industry Trends, Analysis of key factors influencing Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) in Japan, Insights on Global Players and their Industry Strategy in Japan , Ecosystem Analysis of Local and Japan Providers |
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The anticipated CAGR for intermediate bulk container industry in Japan through 2033 is 6.20%.
Demand for intermediate bulk containers in Japan is likely to reach US$ 1,687.0 million by 2033.
Intermediate bulk container manufacturers in Japan are targeting drug industries to boost sales.
The rigid IBC is the leading product segment with three-forth revenue share in 2023.
Intermediate bulk containers for solid & semi-solid content creates 92.8% demand in Japan.
1. Executive Summary 1.1. Market Outlook 1.2. Demand-side Trends 1.3. Supply-side Trends 1.4. Technology Roadmap Analysis 1.5. Analysis and Recommendations 2. Market Overview 2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy 2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations 3. Market Background 3.1. Market Dynamics 3.1.1. Drivers 3.1.2. Restraints 3.1.3. Opportunity 3.1.4. Trends 3.2. Scenario Forecast 3.2.1. Demand in Optimistic Scenario 3.2.2. Demand in Likely Scenario 3.2.3. Demand in Conservative Scenario 3.3. Opportunity Map Analysis 3.4. Product Life Cycle Analysis 3.5. Supply Chain Analysis 3.5.1. Supply Side Participants and their Roles 3.5.1.1. Producers 3.5.1.2. Mid-Level Participants (Traders/ Agents/ Brokers) 3.5.1.3. Wholesalers and Distributors 3.5.2. Value Added and Value Created at Node in the Supply Chain 3.5.3. List of Raw Material Suppliers 3.5.4. List of Existing and Potential Buyer’s 3.6. Investment Feasibility Matrix 3.7. Value Chain Analysis 3.7.1. Profit Margin Analysis 3.7.2. Wholesalers and Distributors 3.7.3. Retailers 3.8. PESTLE and Porter’s Analysis 3.9. Regulatory Landscape 3.9.1. By Key Regions 3.9.2. By Key Countries 3.10. Regional Parent Market Outlook 3.11. Production and Consumption Statistics 3.12. Import and Export Statistics 4. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033 4.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis, 2018 to 2022 4.2. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Projections, 2023 to 2033 4.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis 4.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis 5. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Product Type 5.1. Introduction / Key Findings 5.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis By Product Type, 2018 to 2022 5.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Product Type, 2023 to 2033 5.3.1. RIBC 5.3.1.1. Metal 5.3.1.2. Paperboard 5.3.1.3. Plastic 5.3.1.4. Composite 5.3.2. FIBC 5.3.2.1. Flexitanks 5.3.2.2. Bags 5.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Product Type, 2018 to 2022 5.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Product Type, 2023 to 2033 6. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Material Type 6.1. Introduction / Key Findings 6.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis By Material Type, 2018 to 2022 6.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Material Type, 2023 to 2033 6.3.1. Metal & Paperboard 6.3.2. Plastic 6.3.2.1. PE 6.3.2.2. PP 6.3.2.3. PVC 6.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Material Type, 2018 to 2022 6.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Material Type, 2023 to 2033 7. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Content 7.1. Introduction / Key Findings 7.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis By Content, 2018 to 2022 7.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Content, 2023 to 2033 7.3.1. Liquid 7.3.2. Solid & Semi-solid 7.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Content, 2018 to 2022 7.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Content, 2023 to 2033 8. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Capacity 8.1. Introduction / Key Findings 8.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis By Capacity, 2018 to 2022 8.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Capacity, 2023 to 2033 8.3.1. RIBC 8.3.1.1. Up to 1,000 Ltr 8.3.1.2. 1,001 - 1,500 Ltr 8.3.1.3. Above 1,500 Ltr 8.3.2. FIBC 8.3.2.1. Up to 500 Kg 8.3.2.2. 501 to 1,000 Kg 8.3.2.3. 1,001 to 1,500 Kg 8.3.2.4. Above 1,500 Kg 8.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Capacity, 2018 to 2022 8.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Capacity, 2023 to 2033 9. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By End Use 9.1. Introduction / Key Findings 9.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis By End Use, 2018 to 2022 9.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By End Use, 2023 to 2033 9.3.1. RIBC 9.3.1.1. Chemicals 9.3.1.2. Petroleum & Lubricants 9.3.1.3. Paints, Inks & Dyes 9.3.1.4. Food & Beverages 9.3.1.5. Cosmetics & Personal Care 9.3.1.6. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals 9.3.1.7. Others 9.3.2. FIBC 9.3.2.1. Chemicals & Fertilizers 9.3.2.2. Food & Agriculture 9.3.2.3. Building & Construction 9.3.2.4. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals 9.3.2.5. Mining 9.3.2.6. Others 9.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By End Use, 2018 to 2022 9.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By End Use, 2023 to 2033 10. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region 10.1. Introduction 10.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis By Region, 2018 to 2022 10.3. Current Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Region, 2023 to 2033 10.3.1. Kanto 10.3.2. Chubu 10.3.3. Kinki 10.3.4. Kyushu & Okinawa 10.3.5. Tohoku 10.3.6. Rest of Japan 10.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region 11. Kanto Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033 11.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022 11.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033 11.2.1. By Product Type 11.2.2. By Material Type 11.2.3. By Content 11.2.4. By Capacity 11.2.5. By End Use 11.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis 11.3.1. By Product Type 11.3.2. By Material Type 11.3.3. By Content 11.3.4. By Capacity 11.3.5. By End Use 11.4. Key Takeaways 12. Chubu Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033 12.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022 12.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033 12.2.1. By Product Type 12.2.2. By Material Type 12.2.3. By Content 12.2.4. By Capacity 12.2.5. By End Use 12.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis 12.3.1. By Product Type 12.3.2. By Material Type 12.3.3. By Content 12.3.4. By Capacity 12.3.5. By End Use 12.4. Key Takeaways 13. Kinki Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033 13.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022 13.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033 13.2.1. By Product Type 13.2.2. By Material Type 13.2.3. By Content 13.2.4. By Capacity 13.2.5. By End Use 13.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis 13.3.1. By Product Type 13.3.2. By Material Type 13.3.3. By Content 13.3.4. By Capacity 13.3.5. By End Use 13.4. Key Takeaways 14. Kyushu & Okinawa Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033 14.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022 14.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033 14.2.1. By Product Type 14.2.2. By Material Type 14.2.3. By Content 14.2.4. By Capacity 14.2.5. By End Use 14.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis 14.3.1. By Product Type 14.3.2. By Material Type 14.3.3. By Content 14.3.4. By Capacity 14.3.5. By End Use 14.4. Key Takeaways 15. Tohoku Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033 15.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022 15.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033 15.2.1. By Product Type 15.2.2. By Material Type 15.2.3. By Content 15.2.4. By Capacity 15.2.5. By End Use 15.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis 15.3.1. By Product Type 15.3.2. By Material Type 15.3.3. By Content 15.3.4. By Capacity 15.3.5. By End Use 15.4. Key Takeaways 16. Rest of Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033 16.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022 16.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033 16.2.1. By Product Type 16.2.2. By Material Type 16.2.3. By Content 16.2.4. By Capacity 16.2.5. By End Use 16.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis 16.3.1. By Product Type 16.3.2. By Material Type 16.3.3. By Content 16.3.4. By Capacity 16.3.5. By End Use 16.4. Key Takeaways 17. Market Structure Analysis 17.1. Competition Dashboard 17.2. Competition Benchmarking 17.3. Market Share Analysis of Top Players 17.3.1. By Regional 17.3.2. By Product Type 17.3.3. By Material Type 17.3.4. By Content 17.3.5. By Capacity 17.3.6. By End Use 18. Competition Analysis 18.1. Competition Deep Dive 18.1.1. Nihon Matai group 18.1.1.1. Overview 18.1.1.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.1.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.1.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.1.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.1.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.1.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.1.5.3. Channel Strategy 18.1.2. Taiyo Kogyo Corporation 18.1.2.1. Overview 18.1.2.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.2.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.2.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.2.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.2.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.2.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.2.5.3. Channel Strategy 18.1.3. Kohsei co. Ltd. 18.1.3.1. Overview 18.1.3.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.3.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.3.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.3.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.3.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.3.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.3.5.3. Channel Strategy 18.1.4. THIELMANN 18.1.4.1. Overview 18.1.4.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.4.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.4.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.4.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.4.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.4.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.4.5.3. Channel Strategy 18.1.5. Jaliyana Equipment 18.1.5.1. Overview 18.1.5.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.5.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.5.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.5.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.5.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.5.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.5.5.3. Channel Strategy 18.1.6. SIA Flexitanks Limited 18.1.6.1. Overview 18.1.6.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.6.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.6.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.6.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.6.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.6.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.6.5.3. Channel Strategy 18.1.7. Intertape Polymer Group 18.1.7.1. Overview 18.1.7.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.7.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.7.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.7.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.7.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.7.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.7.5.3. Channel Strategy 18.1.8. Conitex Sonoco 18.1.8.1. Overview 18.1.8.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.8.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.8.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.8.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.8.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.8.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.8.5.3. Channel Strategy 18.1.9. Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units)ed Bags Inc. 18.1.9.1. Overview 18.1.9.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.9.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.9.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.9.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.9.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.9.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.9.5.3. Channel Strategy 18.1.10. Rishi FIBC Solutions PVT. LTD. 18.1.10.1. Overview 18.1.10.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.10.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.10.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.10.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.10.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.10.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.10.5.3. Channel Strategy 18.1.11. Nier Systems Inc. 18.1.11.1. Overview 18.1.11.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.11.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.11.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.11.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.11.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.11.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.11.5.3. Channel Strategy 18.1.12. Composite Containers LLC 18.1.12.1. Overview 18.1.12.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.12.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.12.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.12.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.12.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.12.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.12.5.3. Channel Strategy 18.1.13. Bulk Pack Inc. 18.1.13.1. Overview 18.1.13.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.13.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.13.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.13.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.13.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.13.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.13.5.3. Channel Strategy 18.1.14. JohnPac LLC 18.1.14.1. Overview 18.1.14.2. Product Portfolio 18.1.14.3. Profitability by Market Segments 18.1.14.4. Sales Footprint 18.1.14.5. Strategy Overview 18.1.14.5.1. Marketing Strategy 18.1.14.5.2. Product Strategy 18.1.14.5.3. Channel Strategy 19. Assumptions & Acronyms Used 20. Research Methodology
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