The import of textile fabric used in paper-making weighing less than 650 g/m2 to Japan is declining steadily from 2024 to 2028. The values show a consistent year-on-year decrease, reflecting a significant downward trend. In 2023, imports stood higher, suggesting that the demand or external competition impacts are causing this drop. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) underscores an average decline in the market, highlighting a persistent negative trend over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in domestic production capacity, changes in demand for paper-making fabric due to advances in technology or sustainable practices, and the impact of trade policies on import levels.