Far East Report
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Pacific Rim
Demand of Nonwovens in Japan 2023
Production continues to declineKin Ohmura, Osaka Marketing 05.09.24
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Reorganization of the Nonwovens Industry in Japan
Amidst weakening demand, Japan’s nonwovens manufacturers are turning to consolidation04.04.24
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Mask Market in Japan
As demand surged, market largely focused on exportsKin Ohmura, Osaka Marketing 02.01.22
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Wet Tissue Market in Japan
Led by sanitization efforts, growth accelerated in 2020-2021Kin Ohmura, Osaka Marketing 08.04.21
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Nonwovens Demand in Japan 2020
Declines in diapers, automotives offset by spikes in face masks, medical gownsKin Ohmura, Osaka Marekting 05.06.21
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Pacific Rim
Coronavirus Impacts ASEAN Countries
Demand trends shift as the world responds to global pandemicKin Ohmura, Osaka Marketing 03.04.21
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Baby Diaper Production Trends
Decreasing exports lead to lower production levelsKin Ohmura, Osaka Marketing 12.10.19
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Pacific Rim
Domestic Demand in Japan
Diaper production influences import and export trends in Japanese nonwovens industryKin Ohmura, Osaka Marketing 08.05.19
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Diaper Market in Japan
Regulations on “social buyers” have decreased exports to ChinaKin Ohmura, Osaka Chemcial 06.05.19
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Demand for Sanitary Protection in China
Growth across all categories will lead to increases in nonwovens productionKin Ohmura, Osaka Chemical 02.08.19
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Nanotechnology
Nanofiber Nonwoven Fabrics by Electrospinning and Meltblown Nonwovens
New developments are leading to uniformity.Kin Ohmura, Osaka Chemical 11.02.18
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Pacific Rim
Japan Sees Increase in Baby Diaper Production
Chinese demand for Japanese-produced diapers is aiding growth.Kin Ohmura 03.02.18
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The Automotives Market in Japan
Fluctuating market makes doing business locally difficult; opportunities better overseas.Kin Ohmura 01.05.18
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Diaper, Baby | Pacific Rim
Offshore Production Trends of Japanese Nonwovens Producers
Foreign investment continues to outpace local growth.Kin Ohmura 07.10.17
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Electronics | Pacific Rim
Demand Trends of Nonwovens for Battery Separators
Nonwovens are the choice for nickel metal hydride batteries.Kin Ohmura 03.09.17
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Composite Materials with Carbon Fiber Nonwovens
Awa Paper and Oji Holdings are among technology leaders in Japan.Kin Ohmura 01.02.17
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Meltblown | Spunbond/Spunmelt | Thermal Bonded
Overseas Production Trends In Japan
Offshore production largely dominated by nonwovens for hygiene applicationsKin Ohmura, Contributing Editor 07.15.16
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China | Pacific Rim
Production Trends of Diapers and Incontinence Products in Japan
Baby diaper demand boosted by Chinese demand.Kin Ohmura, Far East Correspondent 05.13.16
