Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Japan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Japan (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Japan
4. Exports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Japan

Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s amounted to $23 per unit, shrinking by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s decreased by -4.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 63%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $26 per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Mauritius ($23 per unit) and Madagascar ($23 per unit), while the price for Togo ($23 per unit) and Thailand ($23 per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Japan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s amounted to $162 per unit, dropping by -33.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 127%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $242 per unit, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($506 per unit), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($101 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+29.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Japan

Imports of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s into Japan reduced to 548K units in 2022, waning by -9.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 75%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 607K units, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s reduced to $13M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $14M, and then reduced in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) to Japan in 2022:

1. United States (98.2K units)
2. Germany (82.1K units)
3. Czech Republic (47.8K units)
4. Indonesia (40.9K units)
5. Hong Kong SAR (29.2K units)
6. China (26.4K units)
7. South Korea (23.6K units)
8. Netherlands (21.4K units)
9. Thailand (19.2K units)
10. Mauritius (15.2K units)
11. Madagascar (13.2K units)
12. Togo (10.8K units)
13. Malaysia (8.8K units)

Exports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in Japan

In 2022, overseas shipments of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s were finally on the rise to reach 1.8K units after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s skyrocketed to $290K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) from Japan in 2022:

1. South Korea (1355.0 units)
2. Hong Kong SAR (234.0 units)
3. Taiwan (Chinese) (170.0 units)
4. Germany (37.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform