Plastics Export of Japan
                     Plastics Export of Japan: The Detailed Analysis of the 2024 
Trade 
Plastic, a category of semi-synthetic materials made from polymers, is widely used in 
industrial units for producing packaging materials and electronic and household goods. This 
category of globally demanded essentials, specifically made from polymers, is at the topmost 
preference of the current worldwide trade because of its wide industrial and consumer 
demand, along with uneven production capacities. Japan Import Data says, the country 
in East Asiabordered by Russia and China in the north and west directions, has solidified its 
position as a gradual contributor to the worldwide export market of plastics in 2024 due to its 
high-quality production standards and the capacity for high precision. 
The country, with its integration with the advanced industrial demand and the continuous 
innovation, research, and development in plastic materials, has led to a total export valuation 
of plastic worth 68 billion US dollars in 2024. The diversification of the export market and the 
capacity to shift from commodity plastics to high-value specialty ones have benefited the trade 
revenue. Subscribe to Import Globals, the leading Japan import export trade provider, to stay 
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POLICIES AND INITIATIVES SUPPORTING THE PLASTICS EXPORT OF JAPAN 
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country's overall global trade output. 
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THE LEADING VARIANTS OF PLASTIC MATERIALS EXPORTED FROM JAPAN 
IN 2024 
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the global trade supply. According to the Japan Export Data, the top 10 leading variants 
of 
plastics exported from the nation in 2024 are, 
1. PVC – The annual valuation of PVC exported from Japan in 2024 – 19 billion US 
dollars 
2. Acrylic – The annual valuation of Acrylic exported from Japan in 2024 – 12 billion US 
dollars 
3. Polyethylene (PE) – The annual valuation of Polyethylene (PE) exported from Japan 
in 2024 – 10 billion US dollars 
4. Polypropylene (PP) – The annual valuation of Polypropylene (PP) exported from 
Japan in 2024 – 8.72 billion US dollars 
5. Polyesters / Epoxies– The annual valuation of Polyesters / Epoxies exported from 
Japan in 2024 – 7.19 billion US dollars 
6. Styrene– The annual valuation of Styrene exported from Japan in 2024 – 6.25 billion 
US dollars 
7. Silicone – The annual valuation of Silicone exported from Japan in 2024 – 5.24 
billion US dollars 
8. Petroleum resins – The annual valuation of Petroleum resins exported from Japan in 
2024 – 4.78 billion US dollars 
9. Plastic sheets/films– The annual valuation of Plastic sheets/films exported from 
Japan in 2024 – 3.29 billion US dollars 
10. Other plastics– The annual valuation of Other plastics exported from Japan in 2024 
– 3 billion US dollars 
TOP 10 EXPORT TRADE PARTNERS OF JAPAN IN 2024 
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existing regions. As per the Japan Customs Data, the top 10 export trade partners of 
the 
nation for plastics exports in 2024 are, 
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 Top 5 variants of plastics exported 
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34..  MWeotoadl--ppllaassttiicc  ccoommppoossiitteess  (WPC) 
5. Ceramic-plastic composites 
 China – The total valuation of plastics exported from Japan to China in 2024 – 15 
 billion US dollars 
 Top 5 variants of plastics exported 
 12..  IHmigpha-chte-mato pdliafisetdic ps lastics 
43..  WGaaste-br-asrorileurb plela psltaicssti cs 
5. Anti-static plastics 
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 Top 5 variants of plastics exported 
1 2..  CMoangdnuectitciv pel apslatisctsic s 
34..  FOlpatmicea-lr peltaasrdticasn t plastics 
5. Transparent engineering plastics 
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 Top 5 variants of plastics exported 
 
21..  PSoililcyovniney lfiodaemne  fluoride (PVDF) foam 
34..  EPthheynleonlice -fvoinayml  acetate (EVA) foam 
5. Melamine foam 
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 Top 5 variants of plastics exported 
 
21..  PPoollyyustryertehnaen efo faomam  (PU) 
34..  PPoVlCye ftohaymle ne foam 
5. Polypropylene foam 

4T.h7a8il abnilldio –n  TUhSe  dtootllaalr vsa luation of plastics exported from Japan to Thailand in 2024 – 
 
 Top 5 variants of plastics exported 
 
1. Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) 2. Styrene-
butadiene-styrene (SBS) 3. Styrene-ethylene-
butylene-styrene (SEBS) 4. Thermoplastic 
polyurethanes (TPU) 5. Ethylene-vinyl acetate 
(EVA) 

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 Top 5 variants of plastics exported 
 
21..  PPoollyytimetirdaefl u(PorIo) ethylene (PTFE / Teflon) 
34..  PPoollyyeetthheerrsimuildfoen e(P (EPIE) S) 
5. Polyamide-imide (PAI) 
 S– i2n.g8a7p boirlelio –n  TUhSe  dtootlalal rvsa luation of plastics exported from Japan to Singapore in 2024 
 
 Top 5 variants of plastics exported 
 
21..  PAcorlyycloanribtroilnea bteu t(aPdCie)n e styrene (ABS) 
43..  PPoollyyaammiiddee  //  NNyylloonn  666  
5. Polyoxymethylene (POM) / Acetal 

UInSdi ad o–l laTrhse  total valuation of plastics exported from Japan to India in 2024 – 2 billion 
 
 Top 5 variants of plastics exported 
 
21..  PPoollyyvviinnyyll idcehnloer idceh lo(PriVdeC )( PVDC) 
34..  PExoplyasntydreedn ep o(PlySst)y rene (EPS) 
5. High-impact polystyrene (HIPS) 
 Vietnam – The total valuation of plastics exported from Japan to Vietnam in 2024 – 1 billion US dollars 
 Top 5 variants of plastics exported 
1. Polyethylene (PE) High-density 2. polyethylene (HDPE) Low-density 
3. polyethylene (LDPE) Linear low-density 
 4. polyethylene (LLDPE) 
5. Polypropylene (PP)