Table of Contents

Market Overview Opening Article: Automobile Auctions
I. BASIC INDUSTRIES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
Market Overview I: Petrochemicals

Metals

Iron & Steel

Blast Furnace Pig Iron
Crude Steel (Total)
Standard Crude Steel (Rotary Kiln)
Standard Crude Steel (Electric Furnace)
Special Crude Steel (Rotary Kiln)
Special Crude Steel (Electric Furnace)
Large Sized Section Steel
Small Sized Steel Bars
Bar-In-Coils
General Wire Rods
Regular Steel Plates (Thick & Medium)
Tinplates
Galvanized Steel Sheets
Steel Sheet Piles
Regular Steel Hot-Rolled Pipes
Seamless Pipes
Electric Resistance Welded Steel Pipes
Pipe Sections

Petroleum

Fuel Oil

Gasoline
Kerosene
Diesel Oil
Heavy Oil

Petroleum Products

Lubricant
Asphalt
Paraffin

Plastics

Plastics

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polystyrene (GP & HI)
ABS Resins
Vinyl Chloride Resins (PVC)
Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)

Engineering Plastics

Polyacetal (POM)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
Modified PPE / PPO
Polyamide 6
Polyamide 66
Liquid Crystal Polymers
Reinforced PET
Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)

Plastic Products

Oriented Polypropylene (OPP) Film
Cast Polypropylene (CPP) Film
Polyethylene Film (HDPE)
Polyethylene Film (LDPE)
Polyethylene Film (LLDPE)
ONy Film
PET Film
Plasticized PVC Film (General Purpose)
Plasticized PVC Film (Agricultural Use)
Vinyl Leather
PVC Rigid Pipes
Polyethylene Pipes
FRP Tanks / FRP Containers
PP Filler Sheet
PSP Sheet
PSP Containers
PET Bottles

Plastic Processing Machinery

Injection Molding Machinery
Extrusion Molding Machinery & Peripherals

Paper

Newsprint

Roll of Newsprint

Non-Coated Printing Paper

Non-Coated Printing Paper (Total)
High-Grade Non-Coated Printing Paper

Light-Coated Printing Paper

Light-Coated Printing Paper

Coated Printing Paper

Coated Printing Paper (Total)
Art Paper
Coated Paper
Lightweight Coated Paper

Special Printing Paper

Colored Fine Paper

Office Paper

Office Paper (Total)
Copy Paper
Photosensitive Paper
Form Paper
PPC Paper
Recording Paper

Wrapping and Packaging Paper

Wrapping Paper

Sanitary Paper

Sanitary Paper

Liner Board

Liner Board (Kraft)
Liner Board (Jute)
Liner Board (Soft)

Chemicals

Paints

Oil Based Paints
Lacquers
Electrical Insulating Coating (Insulating Varnish)
Amino Alkyd Resin Coating
Acrylic Resin Coating
Epoxy Resin Coating
Urethane Resin Coating
Water Based Paints
Powdered Paints
Chlorinated Rubber Paints
Paint Thinner

Rubber

Tires / Inner Tubes (Automobile)
Conveyor Belts
V-Belts
Rubber Hoses

Synthetic Rubber

Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
Butadiene Rubber (BR)
Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR)
Chloroprene Rubber (CR)

Surface Active Agents for Industrial Use

Nonionic Detergents
Cationic Detergents
Anionic Detergents
Dipolar Ion Detergents

II. MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
Market Overview II: General Machinery and Mechanical Equipment

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment

Bulldozers
Shovel Trucks
Excavators
Truck Cranes
Rough Terrain Cranes
Leveling Machines

Conveying Machinery

Conveying Machinery

Cranes (Total)
Overhead Travelling Cranes
Winches
Conveyors
Elevators
Escalators
Forklift Trucks
Industrial Robots

Transportation & Carriage Systems

Transportation & Carriage Systems

Multi-Tiered Automatic Warehouses
Automatic Classification Systems
Picking Systems
Unmanned Carriers

Pollution Control

Air Pollution Prevention

Air Pollution Prevention Systems (Total)
Dust Collecting Systems
Exhaust Gas Desulfurizers
Exhaust Gas Denitrators
Exhaust Gas Treatment Systems

Water Pollution Prevention

Water Pollution Prevention Systems (Total)
Industrial Waste Water Treatment Systems
Sewage Treatment Systems
Human-Waste Treatment Systems
Sludge Treatment Systems

Garbage Disposal

Garbage Disposal Systems (Total)
Municipal Refuse Treatment Systems
Industrial Waste Treatment Equipment

Noise Prevention

Noise Prevention Systems

Vending Machines

Vending Machines

Beverage Vending Machines (Total)
Soft Drink Vending Machines
Alcoholic Beverage Vending Machines
Cigarette Vending Machines
Food Vending Machines
Ticket Vending Machines
Money Exchangers

Packaging Machinery

Packaging Machinery

Individual Wrapping Machinery (Total)
Form-Fill-Sealing Machinery
Overwrapping Machinery
Cartoning Machinery
Vacuum Packaging Machinery
Shrink Wrapping Machinery
Canning Machinery
Bottling Machinery
Packing Machinery (Total)

Bearings

Bearings

Bearings (Total)
Ball Bearings
Roller Bearings
Bearing Units

Industrial Equipment

Heavy Electrical Machinery & Equipment

DC Generators & Motors
AC Generators
Electric Motors
Transformers
Low Voltage Switches
High Voltage Switches
Low Voltage Circuit Breakers
High Voltage Circuit Breakers
Turbine Generators (General Purpose)
Engine Generators (General Purpose)
Condensers

Machine Tools

NC Lathes
Machining Centers
NC Milling Machines
NC Cylindrical Grinders
NC Surface Grinders
NC Electrodischarge Machines
NC Wirecut Electrodischarge Machines

Electric Tools

Special Steel Cutting Tools
Pneumatic Tools
Electric Drills
Electric Saws
Electric Grinders

Presses & Pumps

Hydraulic Presses
Mechanical Presses
Centrifugal Pumps
Axial Flow Pumps / Mixed Flow Pumps
Rotary Pumps
Submergible Pumps
Compressors
Fans

Hydraulic Machinery

Hydraulic Pumps
Hydraulic Motors
Hydraulic Cylinders
Hydraulic Valves

Freezers & Air Conditioners

Freezers

Freezers

Air Conditioners

Air Conditioners (Packaged)
Air Conditioners (Window & Wall-Mounted)
Air Conditioners (Separate)
Air Conditioners for Transport Equipment

Sewing Machines

Sewing Machines

Sewing Machines (Home Use)
Sewing Machines (Industrial Use)

Measuring Instruments & Analyzers

Measuring Instruments

Industrial Measuring Instruments
Precision Measuring Instruments

Analyzers

Analyzers (Total)
Photometric Analyzers
Electro Magnetic Analyzers
Chromatography Systems / Separators / Distillers

Agricultural Equipment & Food Processors

Agricultural Machinery

Tractors
Power Tillers / Cultivators

Food Processing Machinery

Grain Processing Machinery
Milk Processing Machinery
Meat & Fish Processing Machinery
Beverage Manufacturing Machinery

III. HOUSING AND HOUSING MATERIALS
Market Overview III: Housing

Housing

Housing

Wooden Houses
Prefabricated Houses
2 x 4 Houses
Condominiums

Housing Materials

Housing Materials

Gypsum Boards
ALC
Slates
Glass Wool
Rock Wool

Home Furnishings

Home Furnishings

Bathroom Sinks
FRP Bathtubs
Enameled Bathtubs
Stainless Steel Bathtubs
Sinks
System Kitchens
Toilet Seats with Bottom-Washer Function
Septic Tanks
Wooden Built-Ins
Shoe Cabinets
Staircase Systems
Wooden Doors

IV. CONSUMER DURABLES
Market Overview IV: Apparel

Apparel

Clothing

Women's Clothing
Women's Undergarments
Children's Clothing / Babies' Clothing
Men's Clothing
Cloth Shirts
Ties
Jeans
Sports Wear (Athletic Wear)
Work Uniforms
Student Uniforms

Shoes

Men's Shoes (Leather)
Women's Shoes (Leather)

Audio Visual Equipment

Televisions & VTRs

Color Televisions (15 inches & under)
Color Televisions (16 - 21 inches)
Color Televisions (22 inches & over)
Wide Screen Televisions
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Televisions
Hi-Vision Televisions
Table-Top Color VTRs
Color Video Cameras (Built-In VTR)
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Players

Audio Players & Accessories

Broadcasting Satellite (BS) Antennas
Communication Satellite (CS) Digital Tuners
CD-Radio-Cassette Players
Personal Portable Stereos
Stereo Sets
Compact Disc (CD) Players (Total)
Portable CD Players
Mini Disc (MD) Players
Car Stereos
Car CD Players
Car Navigation Systems
Magnetic Tapes (for Audio)
Magnetic Tapes (for Video)

Cameras & Film

Cameras

35mm Lens-Shutter Cameras
35mm Focal-Plane-Shutter Cameras
Stroboscopes for Cameras
Interchangeable Lenses for Cameras

Photo Film

Photographic Film (Black & White)
Photographic Film (Color)

Watches & Clocks

Watches

Wrist Watches (Total)
Men's Wrist Watches (Finished Goods)
Women's Wrist Watches (Finished Goods)

Clocks

Clocks (Total)
Table Clocks / Alarm Clocks / Wall Clocks

Household Appliances

Refrigerators

Electric Refrigerators (401 liters & over)
Electric Refrigerators (301 - 400 liters)
Electric Refrigerators (141 - 300 liters)
Electric Refrigerators (140 liters & under)

Washing Machines

Washing Machines (Full-Automatic, 6.0kg & over)
Washing Machines (Full-Automatic, under 6.0kg)
Washing Machines (Dual Compartment)

Other Household Appliances

Microwave Ovens

Stationery

Writing Instruments

Pencils
Mechanical Pencils
Ball Point Pens
Felt-Tipped Markers

Musical Instruments

Keyboard Instruments

Pianos
Electronic Organs

Sports & Leisure

Sporting Goods

Ski Supplies
Tennis Supplies
Golf Supplies
Fishing Goods
Baseball & Softball Supplies
Snowboard Supplies
Outdoor Goods
Swimming Wear & Goods

V. CONSUMER NONDURABLES
Market Overview V-A: Food
Market Overview V-B: Cosmetics

Beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

Sake
Beer
Whisky
Brandy
Wine

Coffee & Tea

Instant Coffee
Regular Coffee (Business Use)
Regular Coffee (Home Use)
Black Tea (Leaves / Bags)
Cocoa
Green Tea
Barley Tea (Mugicha)

Soft Drinks

Colas
Carbonated Beverages (Clear)
Carbonated Beverages (with Fruit Juice)
Carbonated Beverages (with Milk)
Carbonated Beverages (Colored & Fruit Flavored)
Natural Fruit Juice (100% Fresh Juice)
Fruit Juice (50% Fresh Juice)
Fruit Juice (10 - 50% Fresh Juice)
Milk-Based Drinks (Concentrated & Plain)
Milk-Based Drinks (Concentrated & Fruit Flavored)
Coffee-Based Drinks
Tomato Juice
Vegetable Juice
Oolong Tea
Nutritious Soft Drinks
Sports Drinks

Food

Bread & Pasta

Bread
Pasta (Home Use)

Processed Food

Ham / Pressed Ham / Mixed Ham
Sausages / Mixed Sausages
Fish Meat Ham / Sausages
Smoked Salmon

Dairy Products

Milk
Cream Portions
Instant Cream Powder
Fresh Cream
Butter
Cheese
Ice Cream

Sugar & Condiments

Refined Sugar
Refined Granulated Sugar
White Sugar
Soy Sauce
Sauce
Tomato Products
Mayonnaise
Dressings (Liquid Type)
Vinegar
Cooking Oil (Home Use)
Olive Oil (Home Use)
Sesame Oil (Home Use)
Margarine (Home Use)

Instant Foods

Instant Noodles (Packet Type)
Instant Snack Noodles
Instant Soups
Instant Curries
Curry Pastes (Retort Pouch)
Instant Foods (Microwavable)

Canned Foods

Canned Sea Food
Canned Meat
Canned Corned Beef
Jam

Frozen Foods

Frozen Hamburger Patties
Frozen Meat Balls
Frozen Shui Mai Dumplings
Frozen Gyoza Dumplings
Frozen Croquettes
Frozen Fried Sea Food
Frozen Rice

Confectionery

Chocolate
Biscuits / Cookies
Rice Crackers
Snacks
Chewing Gum
Candies / Caramels
Cakes

Cosmetics & Toiletries

Cosmetics

Skin Care
Make-Up
Hair Care
Fragrances
Men's Cosmetic Products

Toiletries & Miscellaneous Items

Shampoo (Home Use)
Conditioner (Home Use)
Toothpaste (Except Mouthwashers)
Body Soap (Solid)
Body Soap (Liquid)
Household Detergents (Powder)
Household Detergents (Liquid)
Dish Washing Detergents
Cleansers for Floors & Furniture
Condoms
Sanitary Napkins
Disposable Diapers (Babies)
Disposable Diapers (Adults)
Bath Agents
Antiperspirants / Deodorants
Home Fragrances
Moisture Absorbents
Moth Proofing Agents

VI. DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONICS
Market Overview VI: Personal Computers and Server Computers

Computer Peripheral Equipment

Drives & Disks

Floppy Disk Drives (FDDs) (3.5")
Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) (Total)
HDDs (3.5")
HDDs (2.5" and under)
Magneto-Optical (MO) Disk Drives (3.5")
Floppy Disks (FDs) (Total)
Hard Disks (HDs) (Total)
HDs (3.5")
HDs (2.5")
MO Disks (3.5")

Displays

Color Cathode-Ray Tubes (CRT)
Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs)

Printers & Plotters

Serial Dot Impact Printers
Serial Non-Impact Printers (Thermal)
Ink Jet Printers
Line Impact Dot Printers
Line Non-Impact Printers (Thermal)
Page Printers (Small)
Page Printers (Medium)
Page Printers (Large)
Raster Plotters (Ink Jet)
Raster Plotters (Electrophotographic)

Office Equipment

Office Equipment

Photocopiers (Indirect Electrostatic)
Cash Registers
Facsimiles
Shredders
Time Recorders

Electronic Components

Semiconductor Devices

Si Transistors
FETs
Diodes
Si Rectifying Components
Thyristors / Thermistors / Varistors
Light Emitting Diodes
Photoelectric Transducers
Integrated Circuits
Bipolar Digital ICs
Bipolar Linear ICs
MOS Logic
MOS Memory ICs
Hybrid ICs

Electronic Devices

Capacitors (Aluminum)
Capacitors (Tantalum)
Capacitors (Film)
Capacitors (Ceramics)
Fixed Resistors (Carbon Film)
Fixed Resistors (Metallic Film)
Fixed Resistors (Metal Oxide Film)
Fixed Resistors (Chip)
Fixed Resistors (Network)
Variable Resisters
Connectors for PWBs
Coaxial Connectors
Optical Connectors
Relays
Keyboard Switches
Switching Power Supplies

VII. HEALTHCARE
Market Overview VII: Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals

Prescription Drugs

Anesthetics (General)
Anesthetics (Local)
Muscle Relaxants
Hypnotics / Sedatives
Psychoneurosis Agents
Antispasmodics
Sensory Organ Drugs
Anti-Allergic Agents
Arrhythmia Preparations
Diuretics
Vasodepressors
Antihypertensives
Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
Miscellaneous Cardiovascular System Drugs
Antiemetics / Antidinics
Antibiotic Preparations (A)
Antibiotic Preparations (B)
Antibiotic Preparations (C)
Antibiotic Preparations (Others)
X-Ray Contrast Media
Antibacterial Agents (Synthetic)
Agents for Peptic Ulcers
Dermatologic Preparations
Hormone Preparations
Anticoagulants
Vitamin B1 Preparations
Vitamin B Preparations
Hemostatics
Enzyme Preparations
Antidiabetic Agents
Preparations for Liver Diseases
Antitumor Agents

Over the Counter Drugs

Cold Remedies
Digestive Remedies
Analgesics (Painkillers & Antifebriles)
Antiflatuents / Antidiarrheal Agents
Cough Medicines
Hemorrhoid Remedies
Antiflash / Germicidal Agents for Oral Cavity
Pep Drinks / Health Drinks
Medications for Athlete's Foot
Cataplasms
Adhesive Bandages / Plasters
Vitamin Tablets
Eye Drops
Medicines for Constipation Relief
Medicines for Rhinitis
Ointments
Skin Disinfectants
Calcium Tablets

Medical Equipment

Medical Equipment

Electrocardiographs
Vital Sign Monitoring Systems
Polygraphs
Electroencephalographs
X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) Systems
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Machines
Angiography Systems
Ultrasound Imaging Equipment
Ventilators
General Anesthetic Equipment
Electric Scalpels
Ultrasonic Surgical Unit (Aspiration)
Ultrasonic Surgical Unit (Cutting & Coagulation)

VIII. TRANSPORTATION
Market Overview VIII: Automobile Parts

Four-Wheel Vehicles

Passenger Cars

Automobiles (Total)
Automobiles (2,000cc & over)
Automobiles (661 - 2,000cc)
Automobiles (660cc & under)

Buses

Buses (Total)
Buses (Large, 30 Seats & over)
Buses (Small, 29 Seats & under)

Trucks

Trucks (Total)
Standard Trucks (Gasoline Engine)
Standard Trucks (Diesel Engine)
Small Trucks (Gasoline Engine)
Small Trucks (Diesel Engine)
Light Trucks (Gasoline Engine)

Two-Wheel Vehicles

Motorcycles

Motorcycles (Total)
Motorcycles (50cc & under)
Motorcycles (51 - 125cc)
Motorcycles (126 - 250cc)
Motorcycles (251cc & over)

IX. MEDIA AND PUBLISHING
Market Overview IX: Broadcasting

Media & Publishing

Newspapers

Newspapers

Broadcasting

Broadcasting

Advertising

Advertising

Magazines

Weekly News Magazines (Newspaper)
Weekly News Magazines (Publishing Company)
Weekly Women's Magazines
Weekly Magazines (General)
Monthly Women's Magazines
Monthly Magazines (General)

Alphabetical Listing of Market Share in Japan 2003