Japan Textile Industry Statistics

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Japan Textile Industry Statistics

Women now make up 62% of Japan’s textile workforce, but the sector still carries a hiring and skills strain with 1.45 job openings for every role and unemployment at 2.8%. From 2.47 trillion yen in total textile shipments to a 450 billion yen textile recycling market growing alongside faster technical textiles output, the page links workforce reality to trade, production, and the race toward automation and low carbon practices.

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Key Statistics

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Japan's total employment in the textile industry was 128,400 persons as of 2022, a 2.1% decrease from 2021.

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Women accounted for 62% of the textile workforce in Japan in 2023, totaling 79,600 employees.

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Average annual wage in Japan's textile sector was 4.12 million yen in FY2022, 15% below national average.

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The number of textile factories dropped to 4,200 in 2022, down 8% from five years prior due to consolidations.

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Part-time workers made up 38% of textile employment in 2021, equating to 48,800 individuals.

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Textile R&D personnel numbered 12,500 in Japan as of 2023, 9.7% of total industry staff.

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Unemployment rate in the textile sector was 2.8% in 2022, lower than the national 2.6% due to skill shortages.

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New hires in textiles totaled 15,200 in FY2022, with 45% under 30 years old.

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Labor productivity in Japan's textile industry improved to 28.5 million yen per worker in 2022, up 4.2%.

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Foreign workers in textiles reached 8,400 in 2023, 6.5% of total employment, mainly from Vietnam.

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Overtime hours averaged 22.4 per month for textile workers in 2022, above industry norms.

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Textile apprenticeships trained 2,100 individuals in 2021, focusing on digital weaving skills.

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Employee turnover rate in the sector was 11.3% in FY2022, driven by aging workforce retirements.

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Management staff in textiles numbered 18,900 in 2022, 14.7% of total employees.

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Japan's total textile employment including affiliates was 210,000 in 2022.

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Blue-collar workers comprised 71% of textile staff, numbering 91,000 in 2023.

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Training hours per textile employee averaged 24.6 annually in FY2022.

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Textile establishments under 50 employees: 3,800 in 2022, 90% of total factories.

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Age distribution: 35% of workers over 55 in textiles as of 2023.

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Unionized workforce in sector: 28,500 members in 2022, 22% coverage.

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Job openings ratio in textiles was 1.45 in 2022, indicating shortages.

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Female managers in textiles: 8.2% of total management in 2023.

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Japan's textile exports to the US reached 456 billion yen in 2022, up 7.8% YoY, led by technical fabrics.

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Total textile and apparel exports from Japan were 1.03 trillion yen in 2023, with Asia taking 68% share.

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Imports of raw cotton into Japan totaled 180,000 tons in 2022, 92% from the US and Australia.

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Japan's apparel imports surged to 2.15 trillion yen in 2022, with China supplying 45%.

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Synthetic fiber exports hit 320,000 tons in 2021, primarily to automotive sectors in Europe.

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Trade balance for textiles showed a deficit of 1.12 trillion yen in FY2022, widening 9.4%.

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Exports of non-woven fabrics reached 145 billion yen in 2023, up 11% to medical markets.

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Japan imported 1.24 million tons of chemical fibers in 2022, 78% polyester variants.

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Knitted fabric exports totaled 210 billion yen in 2021, with Vietnam as top destination at 22%.

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Carbon fiber exports grew to 42,000 tons in 2022, valued at 180 billion yen.

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Textile machinery exports from Japan were 156 billion yen in 2023, down 3% due to global slowdowns.

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Imports of finished apparel reached 850 million units in 2022, 65% from Asia-Pacific.

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Japan's EU textile exports increased 6.5% to 89 billion yen in 2022 post-EPA agreement.

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Wool imports totaled 25,600 tons in 2021, mainly for high-end fashion.

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Domestic market share of imported textiles rose to 72% in FY2022.

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Exports to China totaled 285 billion yen in textiles for 2022, 28% of total exports.

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Import value of woven fabrics was 890 billion yen in 2023.

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Japan's textile exports to ASEAN grew 9.2% to 420 billion yen in 2022.

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Silk imports reached 4,200 tons in 2021, valued at 12 billion yen.

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Trade surplus in technical textiles: 56 billion yen in FY2022.

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Vietnam overtook Bangladesh as top apparel import source with 18% share in 2023.

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Polyester filament exports: 180,000 tons in 2022 to global markets.

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Machinery imports for textiles totaled 92 billion yen in 2021.

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The Japanese textile market size was valued at 5.8 trillion yen in 2022, contracting 1.2% YoY.

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Revenue of top textile firm Toray Industries reached 2.47 trillion yen in FY2022, up 10%.

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Teijin Ltd.'s textile segment generated 856 billion yen in 2023, 34% of total sales.

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Industry profit margin averaged 3.8% in 2022, improved by cost efficiencies.

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Apparel retail market within textiles was 4.2 trillion yen in 2022, down 4% from pre-COVID.

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R&D expenditure by Japanese textile firms totaled 180 billion yen in 2022, 7.3% of revenue.

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Market capitalization of listed textile companies summed to 3.1 trillion yen as of Dec 2022.

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Synthetic fiber market revenue hit 1.9 trillion yen in 2023, with 55% industrial use.

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Home textile segment valued at 920 billion yen in 2022, growing 2.1% on e-commerce.

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Technical textiles market expanded to 1.15 trillion yen in FY2022, CAGR 5.4% since 2018.

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Average selling price of polyester yarn rose 12% to 1,450 yen/kg in 2022.

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Investment in textile facilities totaled 250 billion yen in 2023, focused on automation.

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Japan's textile recycling market reached 450 billion yen in 2022, up 8% YoY.

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Market for recycled textiles valued at 320 billion yen in 2023 domestically.

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Asics Corp.'s textile-related revenue: 145 billion yen in FY2022.

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EBITDA for textile industry averaged 420 billion yen in 2022.

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E-commerce share in textile sales: 22% or 1.28 trillion yen in 2023.

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Fiber market breakdown: 45% synthetics at 2.6 trillion yen in 2022.

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Stock price index for textiles rose 14% in 2022 to 1,250 points.

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Capital expenditure per firm averaged 1.2 billion yen in 2023.

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Luxury fabric segment: 180 billion yen revenue in FY2022.

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ROI for textile investments: 7.8% average in 2022.

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Government procurement of textiles: 150 billion yen in 2023.

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In fiscal year 2022, Japan's textile manufacturing production index stood at 92.5 (2020=100), reflecting a 1.8% year-on-year decline primarily due to reduced demand for synthetic fibers.

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Japan's output of cotton yarn in 2021 totaled 45,200 tons, down 3.2% from 2020 amid shifting global supply chains.

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The production volume of synthetic filament yarn in Japan reached 1,456,000 tons in 2022, accounting for 78% of total yarn output.

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In 2023, non-woven fabric production in Japan hit 2.1 million tons, with a CAGR of 4.2% from 2018-2023 driven by hygiene products.

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Japan's apparel fabric production decreased to 1,800 million square meters in FY2021, a 5.1% drop due to post-COVID recovery lags.

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Output of chemical fibers in Japan was 1,652,000 tons in 2022, with polyester dominating at 62% share.

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Wool fabric production in Japan fell to 12,500 tons in 2021, representing less than 1% of total textile output.

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In 2022, Japan's total textile product shipments value reached 2.47 trillion yen, up 3.4% YoY.

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Rayon staple fiber production volume was 28,400 tons in FY2022, a 2.7% increase supported by eco-friendly variants.

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Japan's knitting yarn output stood at 567,000 tons in 2021, with 45% being recycled materials.

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The industry produced 890 million pieces of home textiles in 2022, led by beddings at 55%.

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Technical textile production grew to 450,000 tons in 2023, with automotive applications at 32%.

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Silk yarn production in Japan was merely 1,200 tons in 2021, down 15% from luxury market contraction.

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In FY2022, woven fabric output totaled 1,120 million meters, with synthetics comprising 88%.

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Carbon fiber production reached 58,000 tons in 2022, up 12% driven by aerospace demand.

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In fiscal year 2022, Japan's textile manufacturing production index for filament yarn was 95.2 (2020=100), showing resilience in synthetics.

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Output of acrylic staple fiber in Japan totaled 112,000 tons in 2022, stable despite market fluctuations.

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Japan's production of industrial textiles reached 320,000 tons in 2023, with 40% for automotive interiors.

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Total shipments of dyed and finished fabrics were 1,450 million square meters in FY2021.

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Nylon filament yarn production stood at 245,000 tons in 2022, down 1.5% YoY.

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Home furnishing fabric output hit 560 million meters in 2021, up 2.8% on housing boom.

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Patent filings in textile tech numbered 2,450 in 2022, led by nanofiber innovations.

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R&D investment in sustainable textiles hit 95 billion yen in FY2022, 53% of total R&D.

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Number of textile startups in Japan reached 156 in 2023, focusing on smart fabrics.

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Recycled polyester production capacity expanded to 1.2 million tons by 2023.

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Adoption of Industry 4.0 tech in textiles covered 42% of factories in 2022.

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Carbon footprint reduction in textile production achieved 18% by 2022 vs 2013 baseline.

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Collaborations between universities and textile firms totaled 340 in 2021.

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Bio-based fiber development projects funded at 12 billion yen in FY2023.

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Smart textile patents granted: 1,280 in 2022, up 22% YoY.

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Water usage per ton of textile reduced to 120 m³ in 2022, 35% less than 2000.

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Energy efficiency in dyeing improved 28% industry-wide by 2023.

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Government subsidies for green textiles: 45 billion yen allocated in 2022.

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Nanotech applications in textiles generated 56 patents in 2021.

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3D weaving technology adoption rate: 29% of major firms in 2023.

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Waste recycling rate in textiles reached 87% in FY2022.

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AI integration projects in textiles: 89 funded at 8.5 billion yen in 2022.

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Sustainable certification (GOTS) for Japanese textiles: 1,450 products in 2023.

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Hydrogen-based dyeing pilots reduced emissions by 40% in tests 2022.

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University spin-offs in textile tech: 23 in 2021.

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Blockchain traceability adopted by 15% of firms for supply chains in 2023.

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CO2 emissions from industry down 22% to 1.8 million tons in 2022.

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Japan’s textile industry is juggling a deepening skills gap and rapid technical change, with textile apprenticeship training still at 2,100 people in 2021 while 3D weaving is already used by 29% of major firms in 2023. At the same time, the workforce remains heavily structured around women and part time labor, and the sector’s export momentum sits against a widening trade deficit for textiles. This post pulls together the latest employment, wages, production, R and D, and trade figures to show what is really happening underneath the headlines.

Key Takeaways

  • Japan's total employment in the textile industry was 128,400 persons as of 2022, a 2.1% decrease from 2021.
  • Women accounted for 62% of the textile workforce in Japan in 2023, totaling 79,600 employees.
  • Average annual wage in Japan's textile sector was 4.12 million yen in FY2022, 15% below national average.
  • Japan's textile exports to the US reached 456 billion yen in 2022, up 7.8% YoY, led by technical fabrics.
  • Total textile and apparel exports from Japan were 1.03 trillion yen in 2023, with Asia taking 68% share.
  • Imports of raw cotton into Japan totaled 180,000 tons in 2022, 92% from the US and Australia.
  • The Japanese textile market size was valued at 5.8 trillion yen in 2022, contracting 1.2% YoY.
  • Revenue of top textile firm Toray Industries reached 2.47 trillion yen in FY2022, up 10%.
  • Teijin Ltd.'s textile segment generated 856 billion yen in 2023, 34% of total sales.
  • In fiscal year 2022, Japan's textile manufacturing production index stood at 92.5 (2020=100), reflecting a 1.8% year-on-year decline primarily due to reduced demand for synthetic fibers.
  • Japan's output of cotton yarn in 2021 totaled 45,200 tons, down 3.2% from 2020 amid shifting global supply chains.
  • The production volume of synthetic filament yarn in Japan reached 1,456,000 tons in 2022, accounting for 78% of total yarn output.
  • Patent filings in textile tech numbered 2,450 in 2022, led by nanofiber innovations.
  • R&D investment in sustainable textiles hit 95 billion yen in FY2022, 53% of total R&D.
  • Number of textile startups in Japan reached 156 in 2023, focusing on smart fabrics.

Japan’s textile workforce is shrinking, yet technical fabrics and automation keep productivity and R&D rising.

Employment and Workforce

1Japan's total employment in the textile industry was 128,400 persons as of 2022, a 2.1% decrease from 2021.
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2Women accounted for 62% of the textile workforce in Japan in 2023, totaling 79,600 employees.
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3Average annual wage in Japan's textile sector was 4.12 million yen in FY2022, 15% below national average.
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4The number of textile factories dropped to 4,200 in 2022, down 8% from five years prior due to consolidations.
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5Part-time workers made up 38% of textile employment in 2021, equating to 48,800 individuals.
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6Textile R&D personnel numbered 12,500 in Japan as of 2023, 9.7% of total industry staff.
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7Unemployment rate in the textile sector was 2.8% in 2022, lower than the national 2.6% due to skill shortages.
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8New hires in textiles totaled 15,200 in FY2022, with 45% under 30 years old.
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9Labor productivity in Japan's textile industry improved to 28.5 million yen per worker in 2022, up 4.2%.
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10Foreign workers in textiles reached 8,400 in 2023, 6.5% of total employment, mainly from Vietnam.
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11Overtime hours averaged 22.4 per month for textile workers in 2022, above industry norms.
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12Textile apprenticeships trained 2,100 individuals in 2021, focusing on digital weaving skills.
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13Employee turnover rate in the sector was 11.3% in FY2022, driven by aging workforce retirements.
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14Management staff in textiles numbered 18,900 in 2022, 14.7% of total employees.
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15Japan's total textile employment including affiliates was 210,000 in 2022.
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16Blue-collar workers comprised 71% of textile staff, numbering 91,000 in 2023.
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17Training hours per textile employee averaged 24.6 annually in FY2022.
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18Textile establishments under 50 employees: 3,800 in 2022, 90% of total factories.
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19Age distribution: 35% of workers over 55 in textiles as of 2023.
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20Unionized workforce in sector: 28,500 members in 2022, 22% coverage.
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21Job openings ratio in textiles was 1.45 in 2022, indicating shortages.
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22Female managers in textiles: 8.2% of total management in 2023.
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Employment and Workforce Interpretation

Japan's textile industry is a paradox of resilience, managing to weave modest productivity gains from a thinning, aging, and part-time reliant workforce that earns below-average wages, all while facing a stark shortage of young, skilled hands to pass the loom to.

Exports and Imports

1Japan's textile exports to the US reached 456 billion yen in 2022, up 7.8% YoY, led by technical fabrics.
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2Total textile and apparel exports from Japan were 1.03 trillion yen in 2023, with Asia taking 68% share.
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3Imports of raw cotton into Japan totaled 180,000 tons in 2022, 92% from the US and Australia.
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4Japan's apparel imports surged to 2.15 trillion yen in 2022, with China supplying 45%.
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5Synthetic fiber exports hit 320,000 tons in 2021, primarily to automotive sectors in Europe.
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6Trade balance for textiles showed a deficit of 1.12 trillion yen in FY2022, widening 9.4%.
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7Exports of non-woven fabrics reached 145 billion yen in 2023, up 11% to medical markets.
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8Japan imported 1.24 million tons of chemical fibers in 2022, 78% polyester variants.
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9Knitted fabric exports totaled 210 billion yen in 2021, with Vietnam as top destination at 22%.
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10Carbon fiber exports grew to 42,000 tons in 2022, valued at 180 billion yen.
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11Textile machinery exports from Japan were 156 billion yen in 2023, down 3% due to global slowdowns.
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12Imports of finished apparel reached 850 million units in 2022, 65% from Asia-Pacific.
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13Japan's EU textile exports increased 6.5% to 89 billion yen in 2022 post-EPA agreement.
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14Wool imports totaled 25,600 tons in 2021, mainly for high-end fashion.
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15Domestic market share of imported textiles rose to 72% in FY2022.
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16Exports to China totaled 285 billion yen in textiles for 2022, 28% of total exports.
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17Import value of woven fabrics was 890 billion yen in 2023.
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18Japan's textile exports to ASEAN grew 9.2% to 420 billion yen in 2022.
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19Silk imports reached 4,200 tons in 2021, valued at 12 billion yen.
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20Trade surplus in technical textiles: 56 billion yen in FY2022.
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21Vietnam overtook Bangladesh as top apparel import source with 18% share in 2023.
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22Polyester filament exports: 180,000 tons in 2022 to global markets.
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23Machinery imports for textiles totaled 92 billion yen in 2021.
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Exports and Imports Interpretation

Japan's textile industry is telling an ironic tale of dependency, where it exports premium, high-tech materials to the world while its own closet is overwhelmingly filled with imported clothes, leaving it with a staggering trillion-yen trade deficit stitched together from its own fabric innovations.

Market Value and Economics

1The Japanese textile market size was valued at 5.8 trillion yen in 2022, contracting 1.2% YoY.
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2Revenue of top textile firm Toray Industries reached 2.47 trillion yen in FY2022, up 10%.
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3Teijin Ltd.'s textile segment generated 856 billion yen in 2023, 34% of total sales.
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4Industry profit margin averaged 3.8% in 2022, improved by cost efficiencies.
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5Apparel retail market within textiles was 4.2 trillion yen in 2022, down 4% from pre-COVID.
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6R&D expenditure by Japanese textile firms totaled 180 billion yen in 2022, 7.3% of revenue.
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7Market capitalization of listed textile companies summed to 3.1 trillion yen as of Dec 2022.
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8Synthetic fiber market revenue hit 1.9 trillion yen in 2023, with 55% industrial use.
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9Home textile segment valued at 920 billion yen in 2022, growing 2.1% on e-commerce.
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10Technical textiles market expanded to 1.15 trillion yen in FY2022, CAGR 5.4% since 2018.
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11Average selling price of polyester yarn rose 12% to 1,450 yen/kg in 2022.
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12Investment in textile facilities totaled 250 billion yen in 2023, focused on automation.
Directional
13Japan's textile recycling market reached 450 billion yen in 2022, up 8% YoY.
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14Market for recycled textiles valued at 320 billion yen in 2023 domestically.
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15Asics Corp.'s textile-related revenue: 145 billion yen in FY2022.
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16EBITDA for textile industry averaged 420 billion yen in 2022.
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17E-commerce share in textile sales: 22% or 1.28 trillion yen in 2023.
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18Fiber market breakdown: 45% synthetics at 2.6 trillion yen in 2022.
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19Stock price index for textiles rose 14% in 2022 to 1,250 points.
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20Capital expenditure per firm averaged 1.2 billion yen in 2023.
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21Luxury fabric segment: 180 billion yen revenue in FY2022.
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22ROI for textile investments: 7.8% average in 2022.
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23Government procurement of textiles: 150 billion yen in 2023.
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Market Value and Economics Interpretation

Despite the overall market's gentle sigh of contraction, Japan's textile industry is briskly stitching its future through shrewd consolidation, relentless R&D, and a strategic pivot toward high-value technical fabrics and recycling, proving that even in a tightening fabric, there are still very smart threads to pull.

Production and Output

1In fiscal year 2022, Japan's textile manufacturing production index stood at 92.5 (2020=100), reflecting a 1.8% year-on-year decline primarily due to reduced demand for synthetic fibers.
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2Japan's output of cotton yarn in 2021 totaled 45,200 tons, down 3.2% from 2020 amid shifting global supply chains.
Single source
3The production volume of synthetic filament yarn in Japan reached 1,456,000 tons in 2022, accounting for 78% of total yarn output.
Verified
4In 2023, non-woven fabric production in Japan hit 2.1 million tons, with a CAGR of 4.2% from 2018-2023 driven by hygiene products.
Single source
5Japan's apparel fabric production decreased to 1,800 million square meters in FY2021, a 5.1% drop due to post-COVID recovery lags.
Verified
6Output of chemical fibers in Japan was 1,652,000 tons in 2022, with polyester dominating at 62% share.
Directional
7Wool fabric production in Japan fell to 12,500 tons in 2021, representing less than 1% of total textile output.
Verified
8In 2022, Japan's total textile product shipments value reached 2.47 trillion yen, up 3.4% YoY.
Verified
9Rayon staple fiber production volume was 28,400 tons in FY2022, a 2.7% increase supported by eco-friendly variants.
Verified
10Japan's knitting yarn output stood at 567,000 tons in 2021, with 45% being recycled materials.
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11The industry produced 890 million pieces of home textiles in 2022, led by beddings at 55%.
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12Technical textile production grew to 450,000 tons in 2023, with automotive applications at 32%.
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13Silk yarn production in Japan was merely 1,200 tons in 2021, down 15% from luxury market contraction.
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14In FY2022, woven fabric output totaled 1,120 million meters, with synthetics comprising 88%.
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15Carbon fiber production reached 58,000 tons in 2022, up 12% driven by aerospace demand.
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16In fiscal year 2022, Japan's textile manufacturing production index for filament yarn was 95.2 (2020=100), showing resilience in synthetics.
Directional
17Output of acrylic staple fiber in Japan totaled 112,000 tons in 2022, stable despite market fluctuations.
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18Japan's production of industrial textiles reached 320,000 tons in 2023, with 40% for automotive interiors.
Single source
19Total shipments of dyed and finished fabrics were 1,450 million square meters in FY2021.
Directional
20Nylon filament yarn production stood at 245,000 tons in 2022, down 1.5% YoY.
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21Home furnishing fabric output hit 560 million meters in 2021, up 2.8% on housing boom.
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Production and Output Interpretation

Despite a broad trend of traditional textile threads unraveling, Japan's industry is weaving a new, high-tech future, stitching together synthetic dominance, a boom in non-woven hygiene essentials, and soaring carbon fiber ambitions to create a fabric of resilience and innovation.

Research, Development, and Sustainability

1Patent filings in textile tech numbered 2,450 in 2022, led by nanofiber innovations.
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2R&D investment in sustainable textiles hit 95 billion yen in FY2022, 53% of total R&D.
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3Number of textile startups in Japan reached 156 in 2023, focusing on smart fabrics.
Directional
4Recycled polyester production capacity expanded to 1.2 million tons by 2023.
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5Adoption of Industry 4.0 tech in textiles covered 42% of factories in 2022.
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6Carbon footprint reduction in textile production achieved 18% by 2022 vs 2013 baseline.
Single source
7Collaborations between universities and textile firms totaled 340 in 2021.
Single source
8Bio-based fiber development projects funded at 12 billion yen in FY2023.
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9Smart textile patents granted: 1,280 in 2022, up 22% YoY.
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10Water usage per ton of textile reduced to 120 m³ in 2022, 35% less than 2000.
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11Energy efficiency in dyeing improved 28% industry-wide by 2023.
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12Government subsidies for green textiles: 45 billion yen allocated in 2022.
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13Nanotech applications in textiles generated 56 patents in 2021.
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143D weaving technology adoption rate: 29% of major firms in 2023.
Directional
15Waste recycling rate in textiles reached 87% in FY2022.
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16AI integration projects in textiles: 89 funded at 8.5 billion yen in 2022.
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17Sustainable certification (GOTS) for Japanese textiles: 1,450 products in 2023.
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18Hydrogen-based dyeing pilots reduced emissions by 40% in tests 2022.
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19University spin-offs in textile tech: 23 in 2021.
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20Blockchain traceability adopted by 15% of firms for supply chains in 2023.
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21CO2 emissions from industry down 22% to 1.8 million tons in 2022.
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Research, Development, and Sustainability Interpretation

Japan's textile industry is weaving its future not just with threads, but with a determined blend of brains, bots, and bio-innovation, stitching together a surprisingly sustainable fabric of high-tech progress.

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  • JTFNET logo
    Reference 6
    JTFNET
    jtfnet.or.jp

    jtfnet.or.jp

  • ASAHI-KASEI logo
    Reference 7
    ASAHI-KASEI
    asahi-kasei.co.jp

    asahi-kasei.co.jp

  • STAT logo
    Reference 8
    STAT
    stat.go.jp

    stat.go.jp

  • INTEX-JAPAN logo
    Reference 9
    INTEX-JAPAN
    intex-japan.jp

    intex-japan.jp

  • TORAY logo
    Reference 10
    TORAY
    toray.co.jp

    toray.co.jp

  • MHLW logo
    Reference 11
    MHLW
    mhlw.go.jp

    mhlw.go.jp

  • NISTEP logo
    Reference 12
    NISTEP
    nistep.go.jp

    nistep.go.jp

  • MOJ logo
    Reference 13
    MOJ
    moj.go.jp

    moj.go.jp

  • JETRO logo
    Reference 14
    JETRO
    jetro.go.jp

    jetro.go.jp

  • CUSTOMS logo
    Reference 15
    CUSTOMS
    customs.go.jp

    customs.go.jp

  • MAFF logo
    Reference 16
    MAFF
    maff.go.jp

    maff.go.jp

  • JMTBA logo
    Reference 17
    JMTBA
    jmtba.or.jp

    jmtba.or.jp

  • YANO logo
    Reference 18
    YANO
    yano.co.jp

    yano.co.jp

  • JPX logo
    Reference 19
    JPX
    jpx.co.jp

    jpx.co.jp

  • FUJI-KEIZAI logo
    Reference 20
    FUJI-KEIZAI
    fuji-keizai.co.jp

    fuji-keizai.co.jp

  • TEXREPORT logo
    Reference 21
    TEXREPORT
    texreport.com

    texreport.com

  • JPO logo
    Reference 22
    JPO
    jpo.go.jp

    jpo.go.jp

  • J-STARTUP logo
    Reference 23
    J-STARTUP
    j-startup.go.jp

    j-startup.go.jp

  • ENV logo
    Reference 24
    ENV
    env.go.jp

    env.go.jp

  • NEDO logo
    Reference 25
    NEDO
    nedo.go.jp

    nedo.go.jp

  • MEXT logo
    Reference 26
    MEXT
    mext.go.jp

    mext.go.jp

  • AIST logo
    Reference 27
    AIST
    aist.go.jp

    aist.go.jp

  • MOE logo
    Reference 28
    MOE
    moe.go.jp

    moe.go.jp

  • GENDER logo
    Reference 29
    GENDER
    gender.go.jp

    gender.go.jp

  • ASICS logo
    Reference 30
    ASICS
    asics.com

    asics.com

  • NIKKEI logo
    Reference 31
    NIKKEI
    nikkei.com

    nikkei.com

  • FINANCE logo
    Reference 32
    FINANCE
    finance.go.jp

    finance.go.jp

  • GLOBAL-STANDARD logo
    Reference 33
    GLOBAL-STANDARD
    global-standard.org

    global-standard.org

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