The forecasted import of unbleached coniferous chemical wood pulp of soda or sulphate to Japan shows a downward trend from 2024 to 2028, with volumes decreasing from 19.82 million kilograms in 2024 to 16.493 million kilograms in 2028. This reflects a consistent decline over the forecast period.
When analyzing year-on-year percentage variations for the past years up to 2023, there is a notable tendency towards declining import volumes. Given that the data for 2023 is not directly provided, we can infer continuity from the historical downward movement.
Trend-wise, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 indicates a yearly average decline, highlighting sustained reduction in imports.
Future trends to watch include possible shifts in domestic demand, changes in global supply-chain dynamics and environmental regulations that may influence wood pulp sourcing and importing policies in Japan.
